in detail

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Synonyms of in detailnext
: with all the particulars
explained the job in detail

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Economists such as Carlota Perez have described the workings of technological bubbles in detail. — Milos Maricic, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 Most agree that the AP Top 25 Poll has become fatally flawed, thanks to a combination of human voter bias, time zone issues, mistakes and the sheer number of games, which makes following each one in detail virtually impossible. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 That entire ordeal is presented in detail, a backstage drama in miniature that treats the boardroom soap opera as the last chance to keep Pandora’s box shut. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026 Each piece is self-contained and specific, vivid in detail and driven by story. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in detail

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First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in detail was in 1603

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