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Meticulous vs. Scrupulous
Meticulous
/məˈtɪkjələs/Examples:
Her meticulous attention to detail impressed the committee.With meticulous care, he crafted the model ship from scratch.The garden was kept in meticulous order, not a leaf out of place.
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Scrupulous
/ˈskruːpjələs/Examples:
She is scrupulous about following the rules at work.His scrupulous attention to detail ensured the project's success.A scrupulous inspection of the documents is required.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Both scrupulous and meticulous imply careful attention, but scrupulous often involves ethics or morals while meticulous is more about precision.
- Think of a scrupulous judge who follows the law closely, compared to a meticulous artist who perfects every detail in their painting.
- Remember that scrupulous stems from scruple which refers to a moral or ethical consideration.
- Meticulous suggests a level of precision that borders on perfectionism, like a scientist extensively checking their data.
- Use scrupulous when referring to honesty and standards, and meticulous for detailed, precise workmanship.
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