thorough
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈθɝoʊ// UK //θˈʌɹɐ// thor·ough
adj. doing something very carefully and making sure that every detail is finished. You use this to describe someone who does a complete job without missing anything.
adj. characterised by meticulous attention to detail and exhaustive effort. Describes a process or person that leaves no part of a task unexamined or unfinished.
The police performed a thorough search of the building.
A thorough investigation into the cause of the accident revealed several minor mechanical failures.
The researcher provided a thorough analysis of the data, ensuring that even the smallest statistical anomalies were accounted for in the final report.
Usage
Typically precedes the noun it modifies or follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'become'.