SAT Word of the Day: Meticulous
Sometimes it's great to be METICULOUS; other times, like when you're running from elephants, maybe not so much.
ℹ️ Part of speech of meticulous
meticulous is an ADJECTIVE.
🗣️ Pronunciation of meticulous
meticulous is pronounced /mə.ˈtɪk.jə.ləs/ or muh-TIK-yuh-lus.
📚️ Definition of meticulous
Showing extreme care and precision in handling details: a meticulous surgical procedure
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of meticulous in usage:
With steady hands and unwavering focus, Dr. Proctor's meticulous approach to neurosurgery has earned her international recognition.
"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out [with meticulous attention to detail]." - Augmentation of a Robert Collier quote
Yoshiko maintained a meticulous record of every butterfly species in her garden.
Meticulous is such an excellent word. Use it with care and precision.