: covering many or all important points of a subject : comprehensive, thorough
an in-depth study
in-depth news coverage
… recently launched a podcast designed to take a more in-depth look at certain topics on his show.Jamie Friedlander
compare depth sense 5

Examples of in-depth in a Sentence

an in-depth report on the issue of violence in popular entertainment
Recent Examples on the Web Meaningful and in-depth collaboration with the community in developing and implementing clinical trials, especially in the planning phases, is key to accurately determining an intervention’s efficacy. Oni Blackstock and Whitney C. Irie, STAT, 22 July 2024 Presently, only a small number of Democrats maintain that the party needs to have a more in-depth selection process and not nominate Harris right away. Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 July 2024 This article was produced by KFF Health News, a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. Mark Kreidler, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024 Roadside America prides itself on providing in-depth info and maps for the nation's funniest and weirdest must-sees. Nicole Pajer, Peoplemag, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for in-depth 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'in-depth.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-depth was in 1957

Dictionary Entries Near in-depth

Cite this Entry

“In-depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-depth. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

in-depth

adjective
(ˌ)in-ˌdepth
: covering many or all important points : thorough
an in-depth investigation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!