ɛɡˈzɔː.stɪv ɛɡˈzɑ.stɪv ˈθʌɹə ˈθʌɹoʊ ˈθʌɹəˌɡəʊɪŋ ˈθʌɹəˌɡoʊɪŋ performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial an exhaustive study made a thorough search thoroughgoing research