English dictionary
painstaking
/'p/eI/nz,t/eI/k/i//N/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Careful in doing; diligent; faithful; attentive.
Source: webster1913
noun
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The act of taking pains; carefulness and fidelity in performance.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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characterized by extreme care and great effort
ExamplesPainstaking research.
Source: WordNet 3.0