: 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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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
The legislation included a detailed governance structure that satisfied lenders’ by giving the borrower, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, control over decision making for three years after the deal closed.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
In just 10 seconds, the AI analyzes the photos and generates a detailed report about hair and scalp, grading you on issues such as temple recession, crown thinning, and more.
—Angela Moscaritolo, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
Astronomers captured the most detailed image yet of our galaxy’s center.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Detailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detailed. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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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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