in-depth

see DEPTH.

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\\¦ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ \ adjective

Etymology: from the phrase in depth

: comprehensive : thorough

an in-depth study

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/in"depth"/, adj.

1. extensive, thorough, or profound: an in-depth analysis of the problem.

2. well-balanced or fully developed.

[1960-65]

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inˈ-depth adjective

1. (of a survey, research, etc) detailed or penetrating

2. Thorough, comprehensive, not superficial

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Main Entry: ↑in

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in-depth UK US adjective

thorough and detailed

an in-depth study of immigration law

Thesaurus: complete and thorough_synonym

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in-depth «ihn DEHPTH», adjective.

going deeply into a subject; very thorough; comprehensive: »

He has spent hours reading Government cables, memoranda and classified files to brief himself for in-depth discussions (New York Times). ... an in-depth study of how the executive branch is running the nation's scientific effort (Science News Letter).

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adj. comprehensive and thorough

in-depth interviews

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/ınˈdɛpθ/ adj [more \in-depth; most \in-depth]

: covering many or all important points of a subject : ↑thorough

an in-depth investigation/analysis

in-depth news coverage

This film takes an in-depth look at life on the farm.

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ˌin-ˈdepth [in-depth] adjective usually before noun

very thorough and detailed

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an

in-depth discussion/study

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We will be providing in-depth coverage of the election as the results come in.

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Tonight's programme is an in-depth look at the long-term effects of unemployment.

see also ↑depth

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in-depth

see depth I. 3 c.