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de·tailed (dē′tāld′, di tāld′)

adjective

marked by careful attention to detail a detailed plan

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detailed Synonyms

detailed

modif.

itemized, enumerated, specified, explicit, specific, particularized, individual, individualized, developed, definite, minute, thorough, exhaustive, elaborate, precise, full, narrow, complete, exact, fussy, particular, meticulous, point by point, circumstantial, nice, accurate, elaborated, complicated, involved, intricate, all-inclusive, comprehensive, unabridged, in full, in depth, seriatim, one after another, at length, newsy*, blow-by-blow*; see also elaborate 2.

Antonyms general*, brief*, sketchy.


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detailed Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • website: If what you want to do isn't detailed on this website, please contact us.

Used with adjective complement

  • undertake: Why we grow maize trials at Lackham Grainseed ( Maize ) Ltd undertakes detailed replicated trials on the college farm.

Modifies a noun

  • description: Each option is preceded by a detailed description of the option.

Modifying Another Word

  • finely: Between the column is a finely detailed carving of the Royal coat of arms.

Preposition: in

  • clause: The same requirements are applicable with regard to the graduate status of such persons as detailed in Clause 2 ( ii ) above.
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