: marked by abundant detail or by thoroughness in treating small items or parts
the detailed study of history
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We need a more detailed comparison of the available options.
He gave us very detailed instructions.
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Editor's note: This story contains detailed descriptions of how starvation affects the body.
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Nurith Aizenman, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
Mammographic images provide a detailed look at breast tissue.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 19 Apr. 2024
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Nurith Aizenman, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
Mammographic images provide a detailed look at breast tissue.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 19 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for detailed
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“Detailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detailed. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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detailed
adjective
de·tailed
di-ˈtā(ə)ld 
ˈdē-ˌtāld
1
: including many details
a detailed report
2
: furnished with finely finished details
beautifully detailed hats
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