: 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
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Examples of in-depth in a Sentence

an in-depth report on the issue of violence in popular entertainment
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Check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses and more. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Through interviews with key figures, such as George Papadopoulos, Carter Page, and General Michael Flynn, the series aims to provide an in-depth account of the events leading to the controversial investigations. Shaan Memon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024 Looking for more in-depth coverage on all things Envelope? Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024 By Harry Booth October 25, 2024 11:00 AM EDT American teenagers believe addressing the potential risks of artificial intelligence should be a top priority for lawmakers, according to a new poll that provides the first in-depth look into young people’s concerns about the technology. Harry Booth, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in-depth 

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in-depth was in 1957

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“In-depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-depth. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

in-depth

adjective
(ˌ)in-ˌdepth
: covering many or all important points : thorough
an in-depth investigation
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