painstaking
adjective/ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #13,958 most common English word
Meaning
Done with great care and thoroughness; very careful and diligent.
Example sentence
The scientist conducted painstaking research to ensure every detail was accurate.
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