carefully
Americanadverb
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in a cautious way, with attention to possible risks and dangers.
Although somewhat "folksy" in his interview, the congressman carefully avoided pitfalls where he would be vulnerable to attack.
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in a thorough, attentive, or painstaking way, giving thought to avoiding errors or omissions.
I have to carefully examine the copy editor's marked-up manuscript, double-checking everything and approving or vetoing changes.
Other Word Forms
- quasi-carefully adverb
- ultracarefully adverb
Etymology
Origin of carefully
First recorded before 1000; careful ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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This controlled environment allowed the researchers to carefully measure changes in energy use throughout the reproductive process.
From Science Daily
Under these carefully controlled conditions, the team studied how particles behave when exposed to radiation, closely matching what happens in real interstellar space.
From Science Daily
The device sends carefully controlled electrical signals to the left vagus nerve -- a key communication pathway between the brain and many internal organs.
From Science Daily
But their documentaries, social feeds and interviews reveal a carefully curated version of their family life.
From BBC
One of the most damaging claims from the eldest son is that behind the Beckhams' carefully curated image are inauthentic relationships.
From BBC
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