Meaning of the word painstaking in English

What does painstaking mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

painstaking

US /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
UK /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
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Adjective

done with great care and thoroughness

Example:
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The artist made a painstaking effort to capture every detail.
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It took years of painstaking research to complete the book.