Definition of Thorough

detailed and careful

Examples of Thorough in a sentence

A thorough investigation of the crime brought out lots of details but no motive.  

The detailer is always thorough when cleaning my car and does a meticulous job.  

I try to be thorough when writing sentences, but sometimes I make careless mistakes.  

A thorough search of the suspect’s house was conducted, with the police going through the place with a fine-tooth comb.  

The student’s research was thorough and she left leads out during her exhaustive search.  

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