in-depth

adjective

(ˈ)in-ˈdepth 

: 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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Synonyms of in-depth

• comprehensive
• thorough
• extensive
• full
• panoramic

Examples of in-depth in a Sentence

an in-depth report on the issue of violence in popular entertainment

Recent Examples on the Web

The evaluation included in-depth interviews describing the experiences of 46 people who received Kendra’s Law orders. — Sakeena Trice, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

For decades, for five different Bay Area professional teams, Papa has served as a first-class broadcaster, inspiring listeners with gung-ho descriptions and in-depth knowledge. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

And satellite views can provide even more in-depth information to support wildfire fighting activities back on Earth. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Tracking the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts can help investors pick the right dividend stocks, as these experts assign their ratings after an in-depth analysis of a company's financials and ability to pay dividends consistently. — CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in-depth

• depth

Kids Definition

in-depth

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˌdepth

: covering many or all important points : thorough

an in-depth investigation