Definitions: (1) very exact, accurate, attentive, or painstaking <especially in regard to details>; complete; (2) having full command of an art or talent; (3) executed without negligence or omissions <a thorough search>
Synonyms: absolute, perfect
Compatible Qualities: focused, practical, zealous
Quotes:
• If you cut corners, you just keep going in circles — Grant Stoelwinder (1971-2023) Australian swimming coach
• Some people are making such thorough preparation for rainy days that they aren’t enjoying today’s sunshine. — William A. Feather (1889–1981) American publisher & writer
Prayer: God grant that not only the love of liberty but a thorough knowledge of the rights of man may pervade all the nations of the earth, so that a philosopher may set his foot anywhere on its surface and say: ‘This is my country.’ — Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American author & statesman
Comment: Thoroughness need only go so far. How many decimal points are really essential?