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

In this week's episode of Truly Texan, Doggett talks in-depth about her experience with multiple sclerosis as well as what is was like to be a patient for once. —Hannah Ortega, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024

For example, most homeowners aren't interested in an in-depth technical video of an eight-step paver installation process. —Cassi Hallam, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

Prior to the premiere, Souza and Cline participated in an in-depth feature with THR to share the story of how Rust was finished. —Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024

On her first in-depth interview about JENNI, Gonzalez also spoke with Billboard Español about how this movie changed her, her own plans in music and her expectations for the film. —Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 19 Nov. 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