in-depth

adjective

(ˈ)in-ˈdepth 

: covering many or all important points of a subject : comprehensive, thorough

an in-depth study

in-depth news coverage

… recently launched a podcast designed to take a more in-depth look at certain topics on his show.

—Jamie Friedlander

compare depth sense 5

Synonyms

• all-embracing
• all-in [chiefly British]
• all-inclusive
• broad-gauge
• broad-gauged
• compendious
• complete
• comprehensive
• cover-all
• cyclopedic
• embracive
• encyclopedic
• exhaustive
• full
• global
• inclusive
• omnibus
• panoramic
• thorough
• universal

Examples of in-depth in a Sentence

an in-depth report on the issue of violence in popular entertainment

Recent Examples on the Web

This will provide a foundation for boards to lead their companies through AI governance complexities confidently and clearly, setting the stage for further in-depth exploration. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024

Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. —Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024

For more in-depth analysis and exclusive insights like those shared in this article consider joining The Prudent Speculator here. —John Buckingham, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

And then make sure to check out our recent exclusive, in-depth chat with Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Richard Rankin, Sophie Skelton and John Bell! —Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

in-depth

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˌdepth

: covering many or all important points : thorough

an in-depth investigation