Detailed

/diːˈteɪld/

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Definitions

1

Characterized by attention to or containing many details; thorough.

/diːˈteɪld/

adjectiveneutralIntermediate
Description

Giving many details or thorough information.

The architect presented a detailed blueprint of the new building.

💡 Simply: Imagine you're explaining how to build a LEGO castle. If you're *detailed*, you'd tell someone exactly what pieces to use, where to put them, and even how to connect them. That's like detailed information!

👶 For kids: When something is detailed, it means it has lots of little parts and information.

More Examples

2

She provided a detailed explanation of the complex scientific process.

3

The detective gave a detailed account of the crime scene.

How It's Used

Business

"A detailed report of the company's financial performance."

Technical

"Detailed instructions for assembling the furniture."

Synonyms & Antonyms

Antonyms

From French 'détaillé', past participle of 'détailler' (to detail), from 'détail' (detail), from Old French 'taille' (a cutting, a piece).

The word 'detailed' started appearing in English in the 17th century, initially referring to the act of providing many details, as in a written account or a plan.

Memory tip

Think of the word 'detailed' as being 'filled with details' - just imagine a page covered in tiny, important bits of information.

Word Origin

LanguageFrench
Original meaning

"to cut or divide into parts, to provide details."

detailed informationdetailed analysisdetailed explanationdetailed descriptiondetailed account

Common misspellings

detaielddetaielddetaled

Usage

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60%Written