painstaking

UK
/ˈpeɪnˌsteɪ.kɪŋ/
US
/ˈpeɪnˌsteɪ.kɪŋ/

Translations

painstakingadjective
more painstaking
Comp.
most painstaking
Super.
UK
/ˈpeɪnˌsteɪ.kɪŋ/
US
/ˈpeɪnˌsteɪ.kɪŋ/
She did a painstaking job on the project.
Она проделала кропотливую работу над проектом.
His painstaking research led to a breakthrough.
Его тщательные исследования привели к прорыву.
painstakingnoun
painstakings
pl
UK
/ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/
Used chiefly as an uncountable noun meaning careful effort.

Definitions

painstakingadjective
Done with or employing great care and thoroughness.
The artist's painstaking attention to detail was evident in every brushstroke of the painting.
painstakingnoun
The action of taking pains; meticulous care or effort.
With great painstaking, the archivists restored the fragile manuscript.