Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Containing many specific facts, items, or parts; thorough and precise: "detailed" describes something that is explained, described, or executed with great attention to individual elements and specifics.
   • Characterized by intricate or comprehensive information: It indicates a high level of completeness and depth in the presentation of information.

Usage

• The adjective "detailed" is used to modify nouns, indicating that the noun it describes is characterized by a wealth of specific information or careful execution.
• It is often used in formal, academic, professional, and technical contexts where precision is important.
• Common collocations include: detailed report, detailed analysis, detailed instructions, detailed description, detailed plan, detailed account.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The detective gave a detailed account of the incident. (The account included many specific facts and observations.)
  • Please provide a detailed breakdown of the project costs. (A breakdown that lists all individual cost items.)
  • The museum's exhibit featured detailed models of ancient ships. (Models that were intricate and carefully crafted.)
  • Her detailed notes were invaluable for studying for the exam. (Notes that were comprehensive and thorough.)

Advanced Usage

• "In detail" (adverbial phrase): This related phrase is used to describe the manner of doing something—with thorough attention to specifics.
  • She explained the process in detail. (She gave a very thorough and specific explanation.)
• "To detail" (verb): The verb form means to describe or list items individually and thoroughly.
  • The report details the steps required for implementation. (The report lists and explains each step specifically.)

Variants and Related Words

• Detail (noun): An individual feature, fact, or item.
  • Pay attention to the details in the contract.
• Detail (verb): To describe something item by item; to assign for a specific task.
  • Can you detail the main points of your argument?
  • The officer was detailed to guard duty.
• Detailedly (adverb, less common): In a detailed manner.
  • The procedure was explained detailedly.

Synonyms

• Comprehensive: Covering completely or broadly.
• Thorough: Carried out completely and carefully.
• Elaborate: Involving many carefully arranged parts; detailed and complicated.
• Exhaustive: Treating all parts or aspects without omission.
• Minute: Extremely small; also implies attention to very small details.

Antonyms

• General: Involving only the main features, not specific details.
• Vague: Of uncertain or indefinite character.
• Sketchy: Giving only a basic outline; not thorough or detailed.
• Superficial: Existing or occurring at or on the surface; lacking depth.

Phrases and Collocations

• Detailed-oriented (or detail-oriented): An adjective describing a person who pays great attention to details.
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented candidate for this accounting role.
• Go into detail: To explain something thoroughly.
  • He didn't go into detail about his plans.

Adjective

1. developed or executed with care and in minute detail
   • a detailed plan
   • the elaborate register of the inhabitants prevented tax evasion- John Buchan
   • the carefully elaborated theme