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Thorough
In 17th century England, Thorough was a name given by Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford to a scheme of his to establish absolute monarchy in England. Although “Thorough” is largely attributed to Strafford, its implementation can also be accredited to the Archbishop of Canterbury William Laud.
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Thoroughly (adverb)
In a thorough or complete manner.
“He went out in the rain and came back thoroughly drenched.”
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Thorough (adjective)
Painstaking and careful not to miss or omit any detail.
“The Prime Minister announced a thorough investigation into the death of a father of two in police custody.”
“He is the most thorough worker I have ever seen.”
“The infested house needs a thorough cleansing before it will be inhabitable.”
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Thorough (adjective)
Utter; complete; absolute.
“It is a thorough pleasure to see him beg for mercy.”
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Thorough (preposition)
Through. 9th-19th c.
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Thorough (noun)
A furrow between two ridges, to drain off the surface water.
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Thorough (adjective)
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
“planners need a thorough understanding of the subject”
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Thorough (adjective)
performed or written with great care and completeness
“officers have made a thorough examination of the wreckage”
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Thorough (adjective)
taking pains to do something carefully and completely
“the British authorities are very thorough”
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Thorough (adjective)
absolute (used to emphasize the degree of something, typically something unwelcome or unpleasant)
“the child is being a thorough nuisance”