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

Sanders called for an in-depth study of AI’s impact on America’s mental health.

From Barron's

Turkey hasn’t allowed in-depth investigations into the flow of products through its terminals, the officials say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Catherine had in-depth conversations with many individuals as she clutched bouquets of flowers which had been gifted to her.

From BBC

Before you could sit at home and watch six hours of an in-depth documentary about the band, the Christmas singles gave you a window into the Beatles you’d only heard on record and in films.

From Salon

At a meeting last month, several police commissioners asked the department to identify ways to reduce the use of deadly force and requested an in-depth look at how the LAPD’s shooting numbers compare with the Sheriff’s Department.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• comprehensive
• detailed
• exhaustive
• extensive
• thorough