thoroughness

Definitions

The quality of being complete and performed with great attention to detail.

The state of being exhaustive or meticulous in the execution of a task.

Examples

The researcher was praised for the thoroughness of her investigation into the historical archives.

His thoroughness in checking every detail ensured that the project was completed without any errors.

Synonyms

meticulousness diligence assiduousness attention to detail rigor carefulness completeness

Antonyms

negligence carelessness superficiality laxity slapdash approach incompleteness thoughtlessness