detailed
Americanadjective
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having many details.
a detailed problem.
- Synonyms:
- complicated, complex, involved
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thorough in the treatment of details; minute.
a detailed report.
- Synonyms:
- comprehensive, thorough, exhaustive
adjective
Other Word Forms
- detailedly adverb
- detailedness noun
- nondetailed adjective
- overdetailed adjective
- undetailed adjective
Etymology
Origin of detailed
Example Sentences
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In an interview with AFP, a senior Ukrainian military official detailed the plan -- involving state authorisation and integration into the air force coordination system -- that has already attracted over a dozen companies.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
To understand how the ACC formed, Knahl and her team ran detailed climate simulations based on Earth's geography about 33.5 million years ago, when Australia and South America were positioned much closer to Antarctica.
From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026
"It's time at the end of the day, it saves them time producing extensive and detailed feedback and personalised feedback for their students."
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
But the more detailed survey data indicate that the party’s core voters have moved leftward and kept going.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
She would have to rely on her sharp memory, her knowledge of insects, and her detailed notes.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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