Synonyms

in detail

Idioms

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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in detail

The state report lays out data in detail.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Orelien has promised to produce proof that he wrote the book himself and to speak out in detail "once things have calmed down".

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

This time, Passaleva responded within minutes, allowing observations to begin while the event was still bright enough to study in detail.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

Its purpose was “to discuss each month in detail how to make, save, invest and spend money.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Almost none of the ones I described in detail are still at Sing Sing.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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