thoroughness
Translation
thoroughness, completeness, meticulousness
Examples
Her work is admired for its thoroughness.
Her work is admired for its thoroughness.
The thoroughness of the investigation was impressive.
The thoroughness of the investigation was impressive.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) thoroughness ((of sth.)) the quality of being complete and careful The thoroughness of the report was praised.
Similar Words
meticulousness, completeness, rigor; Antonyms: carelessness, superficiality
Etymology
From the adjective 'thorough' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness', which indicates a state or quality.
Memory Tips
The quality of being 'thorough'. If you go 'through' every single detail, you are showing thoroughness.