METICULOSITY Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

meticulosity

noun

Definition of meticulosity

as in attention

strict attentiveness to what one is doing the meticulosity with which she placed each piece of china, crystal, and silver on the table

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Noun

Mandarin Oriental’s Asian heritage still runs through its veins, so its dedication to care, service, and attention to detail remains.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Your bed might be the hardest-working piece of furniture in your home, so why not give it a little extra attention?

— Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of attention

Noun

Scientists are exploring whether the flu vaccine can disrupt tumors, providing another treatment along with expensive cutting-edge care.

— Elie Dolgin, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
For example, someone may use your insurance information to obtain treatment, leaving behind records that could affect future care or insurance claims.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of care

Noun

Its precision robotic actuator successfully completed its first space mission after launching aboard a SpaceX rideshare.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
High-Precision Satellite Positioning For Equipment High-precision satellite positioning is becoming practical for construction, agriculture and autonomous operations.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of precision

Noun

The active ingredient — 2 percent salicylic acid (which is the strongest concentration that can be in an over-the-counter product) — is encapsulated and released slowly over time, preventing the area from drying up.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Investors have rewarded this concentration of authority, while boards have all too frequently accommodated it.

— Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of concentration

Noun

DiSC categorizes observable behavioral tendencies into four broad styles—dominance, influence, steadiness and conscientiousness—and can provide a framework for thinking about differences in communication and decision-making.

— Ran Biderman, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Could conscientiousness be related to satisfaction with your friendships?

— Diego Guevara Beltran, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of conscientiousness

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