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adjective
de·​tailed | \ di-ˈtāld How to pronounce detailed (audio) , ˈdē-ˌtāld\

Definition of detailed

: marked by abundant detail or by thoroughness in treating small items or parts the detailed study of history
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detailedly \ di-​ˈtāld-​lē How to pronounce detailedly (audio) , -​ˈtā-​ləd-​ , ˈdē-​ˌtāld-​ How to pronounce detailedly (audio) \ adverb
detailedness \ di-​ˈtā-​ləd-​nəs How to pronounce detailedness (audio) , -​ˈtāld-​ , ˈdē-​ˌtāld-​ \ noun

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circumstantial, minute, particular, detailed mean dealing with a matter fully and usually point by point. circumstantial implies fullness of detail that fixes something described in time and space. a circumstantial account of our visit minute implies close and searching attention to the smallest details. a minute examination of a fossil particular implies a precise attention to every detail. a particular description of the scene of the crime detailed stresses abundance or completeness of detail. a detailed analysis of the event

Examples of detailed in a Sentence

We need a more detailed comparison of the available options. He gave us very detailed instructions.

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 In the next stages, teams were asked to do market research, then come up with a detailed plan for OmniSync’s business model and design a financial plan to support it. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Ex-Googler’s startup studio picks 2 San Diego scientists to lead first venture," 24 Aug. 2019 Some candidates, including Joe Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, and Beto O’Rourke, have put out detailed plans along these lines. — NBC News, "What is the 'Green New Deal,' and how would it work?," 23 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of detailed

1740, in the meaning defined above

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detailed

adjective
de·​tailed | \ di-ˈtāld How to pronounce detailed (audio) , ˈdē-ˌtāld\

Kids Definition of detailed

: including many small items or parts a detailed report

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