The doctor examined the patient thoroughly and carefully.

Meaning: The doctor spent a lot of time checking the patient to make sure they were okay.

Choice of Words: Thoroughly means in a complete and detailed manner. Examined means to inspect or investigate something closely. When you put them together, it means that the doctor took the time to inspect and investigate the patient's condition in a very detailed and complete manner.

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The doctor checked the patient very well and very slowly.

Meaning: This means that the doctor took their time to look at the patient carefully and make sure that they were okay.

Choice of Words: **Checked** means to look at someone or something carefully to make sure that they are okay or that they are working properly. **Very well** means that the doctor did a very good job of checking the patient. **Very slowly** means that the doctor took their time and did not rush through the examination.

The doctor looked at the patient in great detail and with much care.

Meaning: This means that the doctor took their time to look at the patient very closely and make sure that they were okay.

Choice of Words: **Looked at** means to use your eyes to see something. **In great detail** means that the doctor looked at the patient very closely and did not miss anything. **With much care** means that the doctor was very gentle and did not hurt the patient.

The doctor gave the patient a thorough and meticulous examination.

Meaning: This means that the doctor took their time to look at the patient very closely and make sure that they were okay.

Choice of Words: **Thorough** means that the doctor looked at everything and did not miss anything. **Meticulous** means that the doctor was very careful and did not make any mistakes.

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