detailed
Americanadjective
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having many details.
a detailed problem.
- Synonyms:
- complicated, complex, involved
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thorough in the treatment of details; minute.
a detailed report.
- Synonyms:
- comprehensive, thorough, exhaustive
adjective
Other Word Forms
- detailedly adverb
- detailedness noun
- nondetailed adjective
- overdetailed adjective
- undetailed adjective
Etymology
Origin of detailed
Example Sentences
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By delivering the first detailed, dye free chemical maps of the Alzheimer's brain, this research offers a more comprehensive view of the disease.
From Science Daily
They featured detailed drawings of various ancient fossils and prehistoric creatures, whose origins were beginning to be studied and understood by scientists at the time.
From BBC
Under California law, police agencies are required to adopt detailed usage and privacy policies governing license plate data, restrict access to authorized purposes, and regularly audit searches to prevent misuse.
From Los Angeles Times
"Our assessment is quite detailed, it's maybe not written in the formal terms of the EIA but we will look at all of the aspects," he said.
From BBC
Williams gave police a detailed account of what he said had happened that night.
From BBC
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