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[ ˈdiːteɪld ]

Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

description

characterized by or exhibiting careful, thorough, and in-depth analysis or examination

Synonyms

comprehensive, meticulous, thorough

Examples of usage

  • The report provides a detailed analysis of the situation.
  • She gave a detailed explanation of the process.
Context #2 | Verb

action

to thoroughly explain or describe something

Synonyms

describe, elaborate, explain

Examples of usage

  • He detailed the steps needed to complete the project.
  • The teacher detailed the instructions for the experiment.

Translations

Translations of the word "detailed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 detalhado

🇮🇳 विस्तृत (Vistrit)

🇩🇪 detailliert

🇮🇩 rinci

🇺🇦 детальний

🇵🇱 szczegółowy

🇯🇵 詳細な (Shōsai-na)

🇫🇷 détaillé

🇪🇸 detallado

🇹🇷 detaylı

🇰🇷 상세한 (Sangsehan)

🇸🇦 مفصل (Mufassal)

🇨🇿 podrobný

🇸🇰 podrobný

🇨🇳 详细的 (Xiángxì de)

🇸🇮 podroben

🇮🇸 ítarlegur

🇰🇿 толық

🇬🇪 დეტალური (Detaluri)

🇦🇿 ətraflı

🇲🇽 detallado

Etymology

The word 'detailed' originated from the verb 'detail' which comes from the Old French word 'detail' meaning a piece or part. Over time, it evolved to represent the thorough and in-depth examination or explanation that we associate with the adjective form of the word today. The concept of being detailed has always been valued for its ability to provide clarity and understanding in various contexts.

See also: detail, detailer, detailing.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,500, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.