B1adjectiveworkacademic
US/ˈθʌr.oʊ/
UK/ˈθʌr.ə/
done carefully and completely, with attention to every detail
In context
The police carried out a thorough search of the building.
She gave me a thorough explanation of how the system works.
He is a thorough person who checks everything twice.
Words that go with thorough
adjective + noun
- thorough investigationThe company promised a thorough investigation into the accident.
- thorough understandingThe job requires a thorough understanding of tax law.
- thorough searchA thorough search of the house found nothing unusual.
- thorough checkPlease do a thorough check of the figures before you send them.
- thorough reviewThe manager ordered a thorough review of all our contracts.
- thorough examinationThe doctor gave her a thorough examination.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I did a through check of the report.Correct: I did a thorough check of the report.