thoroughly-checked
|thor-ough-ly-checked|
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/ˈθɜːrəli tʃɛkt/
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/ˈθʌrəli tʃɛkt/
detailed inspection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thoroughly-checked' originates from the combination of 'thoroughly,' meaning 'in a thorough manner,' and 'checked,' meaning 'examined or inspected.'
Historical Evolution
The word 'thoroughly' comes from Middle English 'thurghly,' while 'checked' comes from the Old French 'eschequier,' meaning 'to inspect.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'thoroughly' meant 'completely,' and 'checked' meant 'inspected.' The combination retains the original meanings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
examined or inspected in a detailed and comprehensive manner.
The thoroughly-checked report was free of errors.
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Last updated: 2025/04/05 14:06