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Common collocations with thorough in American Collocation

thorough adjective

US /ˈθʌroʊ/

very

exceptionally
extremely
incredibly
particularly
really
remarkably
very

This is an extremely thorough and well-balanced book on software construction.

fairly

fairly
pretty
quite
reasonably

Using these techniques, you can do a pretty thorough search in about fifteen minutes.

knowledge

grasp
grounding
knowledge
understanding

This course aims to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of criminal law.

check

assessment
check
check-up
evaluation
examination
inspection
testing

The safety of your bike is your responsibility, and thorough checks are essential.

research or analysis

analysis
appraisal
exploration
investigation
research
review
study

We carry out a thorough investigation before offering any property to our clients.

description of main features of something

description
overview
survey

The programme is designed to provide a thorough overview of the topic.

change

overhaul
reform
revision

The report recommends a thorough overhaul of the current system.

preparation

preparation
warm-up

All classes begin with a thorough warm-up for the entire body.

careful
comprehensive
detailed
full
professional
rigorous
systematic

The department has completed a thorough and systematic review of its recruitment practices.