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Painstaking

usgb/ˈpeɪnzteɪkɪŋ/Volume
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Implies dedication and hard work, often for a job well done. SlideHer painstaking efforts resulted in a flawless event.
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Attention to DetailPlay
Suggests a close focus on every small part of a task. SlideThe painter's painstaking technique captured every eyelash.
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Time IntensivePlay
Usually indicates a process that is slow and requires a lot of time. SlideCompiling the report was a painstaking endeavor, taking weeks to complete.