: 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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Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2025
Overall, China aims to peak steel CO₂ by 2030-35, but detailed sector roadmaps are still emerging.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Multiple reports indicate Evans is scheduled to have an MRI, and a more detailed update will likely be available once that happens.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Like many political advocacy groups, it’s organized as a 501(c)3 non-profit; the IRS does not require such groups to publicly disclose detailed expenditure accounts.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Detailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detailed. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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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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