meticulosity

noun

Definition of meticulositynext
as in attention
strict attentiveness to what one is doing the meticulosity with which she placed each piece of china, crystal, and silver on the table

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  1. attention
  2. care
  3. precision
  4. concentration
  5. conscientiousness
  6. heed
  7. effort
Noun
  • Flares were used to capture the pilot's attention as NORAD's F-16 jets escorted the aircraft away from the area.
    — William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Playing strategic games like online chess demands strategic planning and focused attention.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of attention
Noun
  • Pay extra care in all communications and be an active listener.
    — Kyle Thomas, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
  • For best results, sort laundry according to material type (towels in one load, delicates in another, paying attention to care instructions) and color. 5.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of care
Noun
  • And Consistency Human error is inevitable, but AI agents are capable of reducing this error by executing tasks with precision.
    — Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • How a 30-year-old singer, born in Argentina and raised in Spain, manages to channel the smoldering melodrama of Latin music’s golden era with such uncanny precision remains a bit of a mystery.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of precision
Noun
  • But private equity supporters are starting to make an opposing argument, suggesting that plan sponsors who don’t include private assets are harming their participants with greater concentration of public assets and lower returns.
    — Stephanie Dhue,Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Its capital New Delhi featured as the world’s most polluted capital for the sixth consecutive year, with a PM2.5 concentration of 91.8.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of concentration
Noun
  • For example, assessing candidates' general mental ability (e.g., critical thinking, problem-solving and conscientiousness) is up to 62% effective at predicting employment success.
    — Trevor Higgs, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • While the dogs' own personalities had little impact on their stress levels, certain human traits—like neuroticism, conscientiousness and openness—were significant factors in how much stress the dog exhibited.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Definition of conscientiousness
Noun
  • The threat of cancer is rightfully something to take heed, however, opposing views from TikTok creators with expertise in scientific fields attempted to calm the hysteria and offer a nuanced interpretation of CR’s data.
    — DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Pliny messaged me back promptly (Virgil, take heed) and was an active participant in planning our date.
    — Maya Layne, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
Definition of heed
Noun
  • Newcastle suddenly had a purpose, which has always been the basis of Howe’s efforts.
    — George Caulkin, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Engaging in advocacy efforts, whether by contacting lawmakers or participating in petitions, can help raise awareness of the department's critical role in higher education.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of effort
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