teliti

Teliti is an Indonesian and Malay adjective meaning careful, meticulous, or thorough, especially in paying close attention to detail. It can describe a person, an approach, or a process that prioritizes accuracy, completeness, and precision in work or observation.

Etymology and usage notes: The term originates in Malay and Indonesian and is used in both languages with a similar sense. The related noun is ketelitian, meaning carefulness or thoroughness, while the verb form meneliti means to study, examine, or investigate carefully. In everyday speech, teliti often characterizes diligence in tasks such as drafting reports, checking data, or reviewing information.

Usage examples and nuances: "Dia sangat teliti dalam menyusun laporan." and "Pemeriksaan teliti diperlukan untuk memastikan hasil yang akurat." In professional and academic contexts, teliti conveys a positive expectation of quality and accuracy. However, in some settings it can imply excessive scrutiny or slow progress if overused.

Related terms and contrasts: Synonyms include cermat, telaten, and berhati-hati, all conveying carefulness but with slight nuance differences—cermat emphasizes prudence, telaten suggests steady perseverance, and berhati-hati stresses caution. Antonyms include ceroboh (careless) and tergesa-gesa (hasty).

See also: Ketelitian, Meneliti.