thoroughgoing

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/ˈθɜːroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/ · thor-ough-go-ing

Complete and thorough; having no restriction or limitation.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Complete and thorough; having no restriction or limitation.

کامل اور مفصل؛ کسی قسم کی پابندی یا حدود نہ رکھنا۔

کامل

kaamil

Synonyms

completecomprehensiveextensiveمکملجامعوسیع

Antonyms

partialincompleterestrictedجزوینقصانمحدود

Common Collocations

  • thoroughgoing analysis
  • thoroughgoing reform
  • thoroughgoing examination

Example Sentences

The thoroughgoing reform of the educational system is necessary.

تعلیمی نظام کا مکمل اصلاح کرنا ضروری ہے۔

Taleemi nizam ka mukammal islaah karna zaroori hai.

He conducted a thoroughgoing investigation into the matter.

اس نے معاملے کی مکمل تحقیقات کی۔

Us ne maamlay ki mukammal tahqiqat ki.

Her thoroughgoing dedication to her work was evident.

اس کی اپنے کام کے لیے مکمل محبت واضح تھی۔

Us ki apne kaam ke liye mukammal mohabbat wazeh thi.

Easily Confused With

thorough:While 'thorough' means complete or detailed, 'thoroughgoing' emphasizes a more extensive or pervasive quality.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'thoroughgoing' as going through every detail completely.

Imagine walking through every room in a large house, inspecting everything thoroughly.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو کام کرنے کا ہے وہ مکمل کرنے سے ہی ہوتا ہے۔

Jo kaam karne ka hai woh mukammal karne se hi hota hai.

Work can only be completed by doing it thoroughly.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "thoroughgoing" — entirely through; complete

First known use: 18th century

From the combination of 'thorough' meaning complete and 'going' implying action, used to describe something that is comprehensive or far-reaching.