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Exhaustive vs. Thorough — What's the Difference?

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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