painstaking

Definition of Painstaking in English :

characterized by extreme care and great effort

Example Sentences:
'conscientious application to the work at hand'
'painstaking research'
'scrupulous attention to details'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Painstaking

adjective

extremely careful, esp as to fine detail

painstaking research

noun

1.

the act of taking pains; great care or diligence

adjective

2.

taking pains; very careful; diligent

3.

characterized by great care

adj.

1. Acting with, showing, or involving great care and attention. See Synonyms at meticulous.

2. Usage Problem Attended by difficulties; arduous.