in-depth

in-depth
see DEPTH.

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\\¦ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ \ adjective
Etymology: from the phrase in depth

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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in-depth UK US adjective
thorough and detailed

an in-depth study of immigration law

Thesaurus: complete and thoroughsynonym

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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

an

in-depth discussion/study

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

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.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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