: marked by abundant detail or by thoroughness in treating small items or parts
the detailed study of history
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We need a more detailed comparison of the available options.
He gave us very detailed instructions.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Sources said that long-form stories got good traffic, as did deeply reported service pieces, like detailed gear reviews.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MRI scans Purpose: MRIs are scans that can create detailed images of the internal structures of the body, including organs, bones, muscles and blood vessels, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Ben Affleck opened up about the difficulties of costuming during his tenure as Batman, giving GQ a detailed breakdown on the physically draining experience of wearing a Batsuit.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Detailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detailed. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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detailed
adjective
de·tailed
di-ˈtā(ə)ld 
ˈdē-ˌtāld
1
: including many details
a detailed report
2
: furnished with finely finished details
beautifully detailed hats
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