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detailed

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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Other Words from detailed

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 In the following days, as U.S. and Canadian diplomats scrambled to activate what had been a detailed plan for reintegrating the family back into normal life, officials were taken aback by Boyle’s behavior. Missy Ryan, Washington Post, "‘No one just goes hiking in Afghanistan’: American woman gave birth as a Taliban hostage. Now she seeks to end her mystery.," 23 Aug. 2019 The Brown family loved how detailed Taylor’s plan was during the interview process. Albert Breer, SI.com, "32 Notes From 32 NFL Training Camps," 22 Aug. 2019 Conway then led an effort to formulate a detailed implementation plan whose treatments varied, acre by acre, according to the group’s predictions. Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, "A Trailblazing Plan to Fight California Wildfires," 19 Aug. 2019 As of publishing, just two candidates have issued a detailed plan specifically aimed at the Indigenous population. Nick Martin, The New Republic, "Indian Country Is Finally Getting the Political Attention It Deserves," 19 Aug. 2019 Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Kamala Harris of California, Cory Booker of New Jersey and former Housing Secretary Julián Castro, have released detailed plans promising to provide new aid to renters and encourage more housing development. NBC News, "The biggest 2020 issue that the Democratic debates missed," 17 Aug. 2019 But until Saturday, gun control and health care stood as the largest issues Warren hadn't addressed with a detailed plan. Caitlin Conant, CBS News, "2020 Sunday Trail Markers: Can gun control sustain momentum?," 12 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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