careful, meticulous, scrupulous, punctilious mean showing close attention to detail. careful implies attentiveness and cautiousness in avoiding mistakes.

(Definition of careful from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

1. cautious in one's actions: careful when crossing the street. 2. taking pains in one's work: a careful typist. 3. done or performed with accuracy or caution: careful research. 4. solicitously mindful: …

Definition of careful adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

(of things) done or performed with accuracy or caution: careful research. solicitously mindful (usually fol. by of, about, or in): careful of the rights of others; careful about one's behavior; careful in speech.

Careful definition: Attentive to potential danger, error, or harm; cautious.

Giving good heed; watchful; cautious: as, be careful to maintain good works; be careful of your conversation. Showing or done with care or attention: as, careful consideration.

Definition of careful. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it. Be very careful with this …

Careful implies guarding against mistakes, by paying strict and close attention to details, and, often, trying to use good judgment: He was careful to distinguish between them.