I. ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ adverb
Etymology: Middle English thurhout, throughout, from thurh, through through (adverb) + out
1.
a. : in or to every part : from one end to the other : everywhere
the second variety … is a light pink throughout , with flecks of red — American Guide Series: Tennessee
b. : as far as the edges or extremities of a heraldic field
2. archaic : right through to the end : completely
you may read a book throughout — L.R.McCalvin
3. : during the whole time or action : from beginning to end
the survey has throughout aimed at carrying out a large scientific program — G.deQ.Robin
II. preposition
Etymology: Middle English thurhout, throughout, from thurh, through through (preposition) + out
1. : all the way from one end to the other of : in or to every part of
all duties, imposts, and excises shall be uniform throughout the United States — U.S. Constitution
2. : during the whole course or period of
receiving a wound in one of his arms that troubled him throughout life — E.W.Parks
III. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from throughout (I)
: extending to the edges of a heraldic field : entire — used postpositively
a lozenge throughout