in-depth

American  

[in-depth] / ˈɪnˈdɛpθ /

adjective

1. extensive, thorough, or profound.

   an in-depth analysis of the problem.

2. well-balanced or fully developed.

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in-depth British  

adjective

1. carefully worked out, detailed and thorough

   an in-depth study

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in depth Idioms  

1. Profoundly, thoroughly, as in It will take years to cover the entire subject in depth. [Mid-1900s]

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Etymology

Origin of in-depth

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

In an undated letter of support included in the trove of emails, Chomsky raved about Epstein, saying the two had held "many long and often in-depth discussions".

From BBC

"That could serve as a legacy for future neutrino observatory and traditional telescopes to perform more in-depth study in particle acceleration mechanisms."

From Science Daily

While making the case for a visitor levy earlier, he said York and North Yorkshire's case was the only one backed by in-depth academic research.

From BBC

Andy, proprietor of The Institutional View research service, joins Barron’s Lauren Rublin and Ben Levisohn for an in-depth technical look at stocks, bonds, commodities, volatility, and economic trends.

From Barron's

This week, we have an in-depth look at this trend of childhood overmedication and its lasting effects.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• comprehensive
• detailed
• exhaustive
• extensive
• thorough