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meticulous

 

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Adjective meticulous has 2 senses
  1. meticulous, punctilious - marked by precise accordance with details; "was worryingly meticulous about trivial details"; "punctilious in his attention to rules of etiquette"
    Antonym: imprecise (indirect, via precise)
  2. meticulous, picky - marked by extreme care in treatment of details; "a meticulous craftsman"; "almost worryingly meticulous in his business formalities"
    Antonym: unfastidious (indirect, via fastidious)

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Meticulous

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

Usage: He is known for his meticulous craftsmanship and can spend hours perfecting every tiny detail.

Sample Sentence 1: The detective examined the crime scene with meticulous care, searching for any possible clues.

Sample Sentence 2: The teacher gave meticulous instructions for the science experiment, ensuring each step was executed correctly.

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Sense 2: excessively concerned about details; overly precise or particular

Usage: She is so meticulous about her appearance that she spends hours getting ready for a simple outing.

Sample Sentence 1: The architect was meticulous about the placement of each brick, resulting in a perfectly symmetrical building.

Sample Sentence 2: His meticulous nature often leads to disagreements with others who prefer a more flexible approach.

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