Exhaustive vs. Thorough — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Exhaustive and Thorough
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Exhaustive
Treating all parts or aspects without omission; thorough
An exhaustive study.
Thorough
In 17th century England, Thorough was a name given by Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford to a scheme of his to establish absolute monarchy in England. Although "Thorough" is largely attributed to Strafford, its implementation can also be accredited to the Archbishop of Canterbury William Laud.
Exhaustive
Tending to exhaust.
Thorough
Complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Planners need a thorough understanding of the subject
Exhaustive
Including every possible element
We made an exhaustive list.
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Thorough
Exhaustively complete
A thorough search.
Exhaustive
Fully comprehensive
Thorough
Painstakingly accurate or careful
Thorough research.
Exhaustive
Causing exhaustion; very tiring
Thorough
Absolute; utter
A thorough pleasure.
Exhaustive
Serving or tending to exhaust; exhibiting all the facts or arguments; as, an exhaustive method.
Thorough
Variant of through.
Exhaustive
Very thorough; exhaustively complete;
An exhaustive study
Made a thorough search
Thoroughgoing research
Thorough
Painstaking and careful not to miss or omit any detail.
The Prime Minister announced a thorough investigation into the death of a father of two in police custody.
He is the most thorough worker I have ever seen.
The infested house needs a thorough cleansing before it will be inhabitable.
Thorough
Utter; complete; absolute.
Thorough
(obsolete) Through.
Thorough
A furrow between two ridges, to drain off the surface water.
Thorough
Through.
Thorough
Passing through; as, thorough lights in a house.
Thorough
Passing through or to the end; hence, complete; perfect; as, a thorough reformation; thorough work; a thorough translator; a thorough poet.
Thorough
Thoroughly.
Thorough
Through.
Thorough
A furrow between two ridges, to drain off the surface water.
Thorough
Painstakingly careful and accurate;
Our accountant is thorough
Thorough research
Thorough
Very thorough; exhaustively complete;
An exhaustive study
Made a thorough search
Thoroughgoing research
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