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

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📰 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.

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