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[dih-teyld, dee-teyld] / dɪˈteɪld, ˈdi teɪld /

ADJECTIVE

itemized, particularized

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate complicated comprehensive definite exact exhaustive intricate meticulous precise specific thorough

STRONG

amplified circumstantiated complete described developed disclosed elaborate elaborated enumerated exhausting full individualized narrow specified unfolded

WEAK

abundant all-inclusive at length blow-by-blow circumstantial clocklike copious finicky fussy individual minute nice point-by-point seriatim

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless false imprecise inaccurate indefinite inexact questionable simple uncertain vague

STRONG

incomplete needy

WEAK

brief cursory inexhaustive nonspecific sparing uncomplicated undetailed

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Detective Chf Insp Nicky Jenkins, of Dorset Police's Major Crime Investigation Team, said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the man who sadly died and a detailed investigation is underway to establish what happened."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Researchers collected 150 samples for detailed archaeozoological and archaeobotanical analysis.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The first is that they serve a defined role in his intricately detailed offensive scheme—such as four-year starter Alex Karaban, whose shooting has already led to two UConn titles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The White House released the request as part of a detailed 92-page budget proposal, alongside summaries outlining its priorities across federal agencies.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I was afraid he'd ask me for a more detailed description and was relieved when he crossed the room and removed Beth from her case.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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