1.
A test, system, or procedure that is ~ is very thorough and strict.
The selection process is based on ~ tests of competence and experience.
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~ly
...~ly conducted research.
ADV
2.
If someone is ~ in the way that they do something, they are very careful and thorough.
He is ~ in his control of expenditure.
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