ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 01685 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
exhaustive
adj.
US/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/
UK/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/
CSAT Frequency62/100
TOEIC Frequency58/100
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Meanings of exhaustive
1adjective
Covering or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something in a thorough and complete manner.
The researcher conducted an exhaustive study of all available historical records.
The researcher conducted an exhaustive study of all available historical records.
An exhaustive list of requirements must be provided before the project begins.
An exhaustive list of requirements must be provided before the project begins.
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Derivatives of exhaustive
exhaustively
adverb form; in a thorough and complete manner
The team exhaustively examined every detail of the contract before signing.
The team exhaustively examined every detail of the contract before signing.
exhaustiveness
noun; the quality of being thorough and complete
The exhaustiveness of the investigation impressed both the judge and the jury.
The exhaustiveness of the investigation impressed both the judge and the jury.
exhaustive research
phrase; thorough and comprehensive investigation or study
Exhaustive research into market trends helped the company make better decisions.
Exhaustive research into market trends helped the company make better decisions.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of exhaustive
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Common Phrases with exhaustive
exhaustive studyexhaustive study
exhaustive analysisexhaustive analysis
exhaustive researchexhaustive research
exhaustive listexhaustive list
exhaustive investigationexhaustive investigation
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Practice Question: exhaustive
Choose the best word for the blank
The committee's ___ review of the proposal took six months to complete.
- A exhaust
- B exhausting
- C exhaustive
- D exhausted
The adjective 'exhaustive' describes a thorough and comprehensive review; 'exhausting' means tiring, and 'exhaust' is a verb or noun, making them grammatically incorrect in this context.