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Meaning of the word exhaustive in English

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exhaustive

US /ɪɡˈzɑː.stɪv/
UK /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪv/

Adjective

examining, including, or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive.

Example:
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she has undergone exhaustive tests since becoming ill
Synonym:
comprehensive all-inclusive complete full full-scale all-embracing all-encompassing encyclopedic thorough in-depth thoroughgoing extensive intensive all-out profound far-reaching sweeping umbrella definitive detailed minute meticulous painstaking careful wall-to-wall
Antonym:
perfunctory incomplete
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exhaust exhausted exhausting exhaust fan