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PAINSTAKING

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Characterized by extreme care and great effort

Example:

scrupulous attention to details

Synonyms:

conscientious; painstaking; scrupulous

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

careful (exercising caution or showing care or attention)

Derivation:

painstakingness (the trait of being painstaking and careful)

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