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detailed

American  
[dih-teyld, dee-teyld] / dɪˈteɪld, ˈdi teɪld /

adjective

  1. having many details.

    a detailed problem.

    Synonyms:
    complicated, complex, involved
  2. thorough in the treatment of details; minute.

    a detailed report.

    Synonyms:
    comprehensive, thorough, exhaustive

detailed British  
/ ˈdiːteɪld /

adjective

  1. having many details or giving careful attention to details

    a detailed list of the ingredients required

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • detailedly adverb
  • detailedness noun
  • nondetailed adjective
  • overdetailed adjective
  • undetailed adjective

Etymology

Origin of detailed

First recorded in 1730–40; detail + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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It is important to note that Chelsea have not yet released their full accounts, which will soon be published at Companies House and are expected to provide a more detailed picture.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The following year, they published a detailed guide for autistic adults on what to expect when contacting 988.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The sequel is, like its predecessor, wall-to-wall animated frenzy, with chases, fights and handsomely detailed set pieces such as a topsy-turvy casino land where characters walk on walls and ceilings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Migration histories, duration of residence, fertility patterns and detailed employment classifications became standard.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Even after White detailed the overwhelming evidence against him, Hale seemed unperturbed, as if he still held the upper hand.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann