careful

🇺🇸 /ˈkerfl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkeəfl/
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adjective
A2

Being cautious and thorough to avoid mistakes or harm.

She was careful to double-check her work before submitting it.

A2

Paying close attention to details.

The scientist was careful to record every observation in her notebook.

translation

adj. Being cautious and thorough to avoid mistakes or harm.; Paying close attention to details.