Question

which phrase is the best meaning of the word meticulous in this sentence? with meticulous accuracy, thomas correctly assembled the tiny pieces of his broken watch back together again expertly professional carefully precise thoughtlessly careless randomly haphazard

Explanation:

The context shows Thomas assembled watch pieces with accuracy. "Meticulous" means showing great attention to detail. "Carefully precise" fits as it implies careful and exact work, matching the context of assembling tiny watch pieces accurately. "Expertly professional" focuses more on skill level than detail - orientedness. "Thoughtlessly careless" and "randomly haphazard" are opposites of what the context implies.

Answer:

B. carefully precise