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in detail

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  1. With close attention to particulars; thoroughly. For example, She explained her theory in detail. It is also put as go into detail, meaning “to investigate thoroughly,” as in You know what I mean, so I needn't go into detail. The first expression dates from about 1600, the second from the late 1800s.

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The S-1 is a comprehensive filing used by companies going public that describes the business, risks, recent performance, capitalization, and plans for the money raised in detail.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

We can describe in detail how neurons transmit signals and how networks of neurons process information.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

SW: Sergio Parisse, who watches a lot of Italian rugby in detail, said before the game against Wales that Ferrari is a massive miss.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The research also revisits older specimens that were previously too damaged to study in detail.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

During the course of the evening, Lincoln talked in detail about the night his father had been assassinated.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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