detailed

adjective

de·​tailed di-ˈtāld How to pronounce detailed (audio)
ˈdē-ˌtāld
: marked by abundant detail or by thoroughness in treating small items or parts
the detailed study of history
detailedly adverb
detailedness
di-ˈtā-ləd-nəs How to pronounce detailed (audio)
-ˈtāld-
ˈdē-ˌtāld-
noun
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circumstantial, minute, particular, detailed mean dealing with a matter fully and usually point by point.

circumstantial implies fullness of detail that fixes something described in time and space.

a circumstantial account of our visit

minute implies close and searching attention to the smallest details.

a minute examination of a fossil

particular implies a precise attention to every detail.

a particular description of the scene of the crime

detailed stresses abundance or completeness of detail.

a detailed analysis of the event

Examples of detailed in a Sentence

We need a more detailed comparison of the available options. He gave us very detailed instructions.
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The reform was originally expected to take effect on April 1, 2025, but implementation is pending as detailed regulations and procedural guidelines have yet to be issued. Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 For travelers, the guidance is clear: bring documentation, be prepared for detailed questioning, and understand that authorization to travel is not the same as authorization to enter. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025 The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99. Space.com Staff, Space.com, 22 Mar. 2025 From our informal and unscientific testing, Claude's search results appeared fairly accurate and detailed at a glance, but that is no guarantee of overall accuracy. Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for detailed

Word History

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of detailed was in 1740

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“Detailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detailed. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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detailed

adjective
de·​tailed di-ˈtā(ə)ld How to pronounce detailed (audio)
ˈdē-ˌtāld
1
: including many details
a detailed report
2
: furnished with finely finished details
beautifully detailed hats
detailedness
di-ˈtā-ləd-nəs How to pronounce detailed (audio)
-ˈtāl(d)-nəs
ˈdē-ˌtāld-
noun

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