detailed

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adjective

de·​tailed di-ˈtāld How to pronounce detailed (audio)
ˈdē-ˌtāld
Synonyms of detailednext
: marked by abundant detail or by thoroughness in treating small items or parts
the detailed study of history
detailedly
di-ˈtāld-lē How to pronounce detailed (audio)
-ˈtā-ləd-, 
ˈdē-ˌtāld- How to pronounce detailed (audio)
adverb
detailedness
di-ˈtā-ləd-nəs How to pronounce detailed (audio)
-ˈtāld-, 
ˈdē-ˌtāld-
noun

detailedness

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noun

de·​tailed·​ness -l(ə̇)dnə̇s How to pronounce detailedness (audio)
plural -es
: the quality or state of being detailed : particularity

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circumstantial, minute, particular, detailed mean dealing with a matter fully and usually point by point.

circumstantial implies fullness of detail that fixes something described in time and space.

a circumstantial account of our visit

minute implies close and searching attention to the smallest details.

a minute examination of a fossil

particular implies a precise attention to every detail.

a particular description of the scene of the crime

detailed stresses abundance or completeness of detail.

a detailed analysis of the event

Examples of detailed in a Sentence

Adjective We need a more detailed comparison of the available options. He gave us very detailed instructions.
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Adjective
The theme of the Platner campaign became don’t believe these women until Monday, when a detailed and credible accusation of rape confounded the excuse makers beyond their considerable power to slime women who had stories to tell about Platner. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 Such detailed understanding is vital for conserving threatened elasmobranchs and their habitats. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 As detailed in the doc, Captain Francesco Schettino was held liable for the incident and sentenced to 16 years in prison, including 10 years for manslaughter, five years for causing the shipwreck, and one year for abandoning the passengers. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 11 July 2026 PocketGuard is best suited for people who want an easy way to monitor spending without maintaining a detailed monthly budget. — Catherine Collins, USA Today, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for detailed

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1740, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of detailed was in 1740

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detailed

adjective
de·​tailed di-ˈtā(ə)ld How to pronounce detailed (audio)
ˈdē-ˌtāld
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: including many details
a detailed report
2
: furnished with finely finished details
beautifully detailed hats
detailedly
di-ˈtāl(-ə)d-lē How to pronounce detailed (audio) ˈdē-ˌtāld- How to pronounce detailed (audio)
adverb
detailedness
di-ˈtā-ləd-nəs How to pronounce detailed (audio)
-ˈtāl(d)-nəs, 
ˈdē-ˌtāld-
noun

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