Associations to the word «Painstaking»

Wiktionary

PAINSTAKING, adjective. Carefully attentive to details; diligent in performing a process or procedure.
PAINSTAKING, noun. The application of careful and attentive effort.

Dictionary definition

PAINSTAKING, adjective. Characterized by extreme care and great effort; "conscientious application to the work at hand"; "painstaking research"; "scrupulous attention to details".

Wise words

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