Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
A ~ action or activity is one that is done very carefully and in a detailed way so that nothing is forgotten.
We are making a ~ investigation...
How ~ is the assessment?
ADJ: usu ADJ n
~ly
Food that is being offered hot must be reheated ~ly.
ADV: ADV with v
~ness
The ~ness of the evaluation process we went through was impressive.
N-UNCOUNT
2.
Someone who is ~ is always very careful in their work, so that nothing is forgotten.
Martin would be a good judge, I thought. He was calm and ~...
ADJ: usu v-link ADJ
~ness
His ~ness and attention to detail is legendary.
N-UNCOUNT
3.
Thorough is used to emphasize the great degree or extent of something.
We regard the band as a ~ shambles.
= complete
ADJ: det ADJ emphasis
~ly
I ~ly enjoy your programme...
ADV: ADV before v, ADV adj