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detailed

American  
[dih-teyld, dee-teyld] / dɪˈteɪld, ˈdi teɪld /

adjective

  1. having many details.

    a detailed problem.
    Synonyms:
    complicated, complex, involved

  2. thorough in the treatment of details; minute.

    a detailed report.
    Synonyms:
    comprehensive, thorough, exhaustive
detailed British  
/ ˈdiːteɪld /

adjective

  1. having many details or giving careful attention to details

    a detailed list of the ingredients required
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Other Word Forms

  • detailedly adverb
  • detailedness noun
  • nondetailed adjective
  • overdetailed adjective
  • undetailed adjective

Etymology

Origin of detailed

First recorded in 1730–40; detail + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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The White House released the request as part of a detailed 92-page budget proposal, alongside summaries outlining its priorities across federal agencies.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

His spoken recitations make such detailed vintage poems as “The Round Corral” and “Cattle” effortless to follow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Looking at a detailed breakdown of issues around NHS Wales buildings, published for 2024-25, the figures show:

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The following year, they published a detailed guide for autistic adults on what to expect when contacting 988.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The moment we entered, a spotlight took turns highlighting each piece of equipment on the racks of the curved walls, while a narrator’s voice gave a detailed description.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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