English Reference
adjective

detailed

adj.
US /dɪˈteɪɫd/ UK /dˈiːteɪld/ de·tailed

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    including many small facts, parts, or pieces of information.

    characterised by meticulous attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment.

    Simple

    The police asked for a detailed description of the man who stole the bag.

    In context

    The architect provided a detailed blueprint that specified every material and measurement required for the renovation project.

Usage detailed account · detailed analysis · detailed argument

Officials in Norris’s department are understood to be working at full speed on preparing detailed and workable plans to free up prison space by September.

The Guardian· 11 Aug 2026

Every year the NHS sets out detailed plans for winter, including measures to cope with increases in patients.

BBC News· 6 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Common
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