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

detailed

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past tense and past participle of detail entry 2

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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
While Hubble and Webb focus on detailed observations, Roman will survey enormous swaths of the sky, providing a wide-angle view of the universe. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Ground surveys can provide more detailed information at a particular site, but covering an entire subway corridor that way would be difficult. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 Warsh promises 'quieter Fed' Investors were disappointed last month when Warsh promised to restore price stability but refused to offer a detailed roadmap. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 Gordon provided a detailed account of that support, which included holding regular meetings with district leaders, helping officials review budgets, monitoring cash flow and developing fiscal recovery plans over the past year. — Chaewon Chung august 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 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
1
: 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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