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punctilious

/ˌpʌŋktɪˈlaʊʃəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does punctilious mean?

adjective

Meticulous and careful in one's work or actions; having a strong sense of duty and a desire to do things correctly.

Example

"She was a punctilious researcher, double-checking every detail before publishing her findings."

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