Word: thorough
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...geophysical methods are not simple. They require thorough preparations in physics and geology, not only for laying out the work, manipulating the instruments and securing the readings, but above all in interpreting the results. They are in no sense "dividing rods," available for the use of the untrained man. They are merely instruments for the measurement of physical fields that, under favorable conditions, give results of significance and value to the geologist. The geophysical methods are of undoubted importance in increasing the effectiveness of geological observation...
...broadest aspect of the plan, it is projected subdivision of the University into smaller residential units, and the chief purpose will be an improvement of the social side of education by the promotion of better understanding between diverse groups of students and the establishment of more thorough contacts between students and instructors or tutors...
Although many of its objections are undoubtedly valid, the Advocate in its current number has done little more on the whole than register thorough disapproval of the House Plan. Such a course two months ago was perhaps the only one possible. But the time for pure opposition is by now rather late. The Plan in some form or other will be adopted; about that there can be no doubt. It is now for those concerned about the future of Harvard rather to urge that the impending reorganization of the College be made to serve some positive educational aim, than unconditionally...
...Senator Edge. He induced them to withdraw their joint resolution, pending in Congress, calling for an investigation of prohibition enforcement. In place of Congressional action, Mr. Hoover intends to appoint, shortly after he enters office, a sage, non-partisan committee of perhaps nine or eleven persons to conduct a thorough enforcement inquiry report to Mr. Hoover...
...years ago Alexander Lambert, expert physician, endorsed narcosan (TIME, Dec. 27, 1926). He believed it a merited, specific cure for drug addiction. That was after it had been given a thorough tryout in Manhattan's correctional hospital...