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significance is rather hard to grasp. It refers to someone who is extremely meticulous and judgmental. A persnickety individual usually nitpick and has high standards when it comes to standards and perfection. Their meticulousness can be perceived as commendable, but it can also exacerbate excessive criticism and superfluous dissatisfaction. Being persnickety is often connected with thorough focus on specifics but can also be seen as a form of perfectionism.
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