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meticulous

M AH0 T IH1 K Y AH0 L AH0 S  :  

marked by extreme care in treatment of details
marked by precise accordance with details
[Source: WordNet]

“The ICD-9 codes, normally there’s three volumes of codes, are revised yearly. I couldn’t begin to tell you how many there are. It’s just phenomenal,” Graves said. “That’s one reason why there’s a need for experienced, meticulous coding professionals.” Link

A comprehensive review of the specification will give you the confidence in your estimates and task list because you will know exactly what you need to build.
When done properly, a meticulous specification review can save you both time and frustration. Link

Meanwhile, cyber-robbers continue to orchestrate online heists of increasing sophistication. Getting the money out is not easy; it requires careful planning and meticulous coordination. Link

The trial lasted for six weeks as prosecutors presented an unusually meticulous case built from computer forensics, cell phone records, mileage records, and other circumstantial evidence ... Link

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