Definition of thoroughness

thoroughnessnoun

sự kỹ lưỡng

/ˈθʌrənəs//ˈθɜːrəʊnəs/

The word "thoroughness" has its roots in the 15th century. It originated from the Old English words "þor" meaning "through" and "ful" meaning "full" or "complete". The term initially referred to the action of going through or passing through something carefully, ensuring that every part had been examined or dealt with. Over time, the meaning of "thoroughness" evolved to encompass the idea of completeness, meticulousness, and attention to detail. In the 17th century, the word began to be used to describe the quality of being meticulous and thorough in one's work or actions. Today, "thoroughness" is used to praise or criticize someone's dedication to detail, and it remains an important virtue in various fields, from science and engineering to business and education.

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great attention to detail; care that is taken to do something completely

sự chú ý lớn đến từng chi tiết; sự cẩn thận được thực hiện để làm một việc gì đó một cách hoàn chỉnh

Example:
  • I was impressed by the thoroughness of the report.

    Tôi rất ấn tượng với sự chi tiết của báo cáo.

the quality of doing things very carefully and with great attention to detail

chất lượng làm mọi việc rất cẩn thận và chú ý đến từng chi tiết

Example:
  • I admire his thoroughness.

    Tôi ngưỡng mộ sự tỉ mỉ của anh ấy.

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