detailed

[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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“We have a well-defined strategy, a restructured organization, new executive leadership, and a detailed execution plan now in place with the singular focus of increasing shareholder value,” CEO Thomas Siebel said in the earnings release.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

She didn’t have a necropsy kit to do a detailed assessment, but noticed there wasn’t much blood, which might indicate it had severe gashes and died from blood loss.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

A financial planner will be able to put together a detailed plan based on your lifestyle.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

For his doctoral research, LaSala worked with professor Temuulen "Teki" Sankey, an expert in remote sensing, to create detailed maps of several cave systems.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

She would have to rely on her sharp memory, her knowledge of insects, and her detailed notes.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

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