: 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
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Examples of in-depth in a Sentence

an in-depth report on the issue of violence in popular entertainment
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The evening will feature three in-depth panels moderated by Variety’s TV editors, Emily Longeretta and Michael Schneider. Whitney Cinkala, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025 The Statesman is shining a spotlight on this election with news, in-depth enterprise reporting, exclusive watchdog stories, and our Voter Guide Q&As with candidates answering our questions. Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025 Earlier this year, OL gear editor Scott Einsmann did an in-depth test of the best broadheads for deer. Will Brantley, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025 The current affairs show would involve the comedian exploring one major issue in-depth per episode, including gun control, climate change and the prison system. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in-depth

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in-depth was in 1957

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“In-depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-depth. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

in-depth

adjective
(ˌ)in-ˌdepth
: covering many or all important points : thorough
an in-depth investigation
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