deep dive

noun

plural deep dives
: an exhaustive investigation, study, or analysis of a question or topic
A deep dive into 2018 congressional transcripts found that female representatives spent more than twice as much time on health care in their speeches as male legislators did.Mattie Kahn
After discovering that his late father was a war hero, a son takes a deep dive into World War II and the terrors of the Nazi regime.Kirkus Reviews
What begins as a deep dive into the business practices of multilevel marketing and direct sales companies … becomes something larger, and even more rage-inducing: a story about the enviable perks of being rich and well connected in America.Pete Keeley
Yet a deep dive into the far reaches of Instagram reveals that a golden age of tattoos has arrived …Monica Kim

Examples of deep dive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Read ahead for a deep dive into what the couple’s zodiac signs say about their relationship. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024 In addition, check out our best games of the month for a deeper dive into the hottest titles on the horizon. PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024 The album is accompanied by a deeper dive into J-Hope’s artistic roots and street dance background in an accompanying six-part docuseries, also named Hope on the Street, which debuted earlier this week on Prime Video. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024 Holistically Our market offer today is a deep dive into clients’ business processes to reveal areas to improve and automate, identifying the data points that signal success. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 While the plot is currently under wraps, the project is being teased as a deep dive into the world of coaching and follows the rise of a personal development guru who turns out to be toxic. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024 The onscreen duo will deep dive into each episode, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about the series, and sit down with other stars of the show. Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024 In a 1994 article in Rolling Stone, writer Neil Strauss took a deep dive into the Nirvana lead singer's final days, including a look at his lengthy battle with drugs and depression. Gillian Telling, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024 Beyoncé’s deep dive into the roots of country music, driven by an unwelcoming experience, mirrors the broader narrative of Black women in this industry and others—navigating spaces where their presence is questioned, yet their influence is undeniable. Kimberly Bryant, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deep dive was in 1986

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“Deep dive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep%20dive. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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