in-depth

[ in-depth ]

adjective

1. extensive, thorough, or profound:

   an in-depth analysis of the problem.

2. well-balanced or fully developed.

in-depth

adjective

1. carefully worked out, detailed and thorough

   an in-depth study

Word History and Origins

Origin of in-depth¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Idioms and Phrases

Profoundly, thoroughly, as in It will take years to cover the entire subject in depth . [Mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

However, Nuffield Council on Bioethics director Danielle Hamm said that in such a “highly complex, sensitive and ethically charged” debate as assisted dying, a citizens' jury allowed more in-depth consideration to be given to the issue, as well as exploring the reasons for people forming their views.

From BBC

Wallace begins the second season of his in-depth interview program Friday on HBO Max and Sunday on CNN.

From Los Angeles Times

Presented as compelling theater, they brought in-depth insight into our often simplistic attempts to understand the Russian mind, with its complex aspirations, fears and insecurity that can lead to greatness, grandiosity or outright malevolence.

From Los Angeles Times

Here’s a comprehensive list of our in-depth voter guides, including U.S. congressional seats, California state Assembly, California Senate races and L.A. city elections:

From Los Angeles Times

KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF—an independent source of health policy research, polling, and journalism.

From Salon

Related Words

• comprehensive
• detailed
• exhaustive
• extensive
• thorough