thoroughness

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Like most laypeople, you’re not in an authoritative position to judge the accuracy and thoroughness of your estate-planning documents.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 6, 2025

He added: “We are grateful for the thoroughness of the people and institutions working on this.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

The LLR concluded the police response meant "opportunities have been missed" and the force's initial investigation appeared "to lack thoroughness".

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025

The thoroughness of private background checks is uncertain, too.

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2024

Such jobs as weeding, for instance, could be done with a thoroughness impossible to human beings.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell