in-depth

adjective

(ˈ)in-ˈdepth How to pronounce in-depth (audio)
Synonyms of in-depth
: covering many or all important points of a subject : comprehensive, thorough
an in-depth study
in-depth news coverage
… recently launched a podcast designed to take a more in-depth look at certain topics on his show.—Jamie Friedlander
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an in-depth report on the issue of violence in popular entertainment
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Doctors and nurses usually don’t have time to do the in-depth screenings and counseling a dietitian does. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026 Each performance is intercut with in-depth interviews with the artist, giving fans a look behind the songwriting process. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 Captured entirely from in-game footage on PlayStation 5, Grand Theft Auto VI preview gives fans the most in-depth reveal yet at the upcoming release. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 The veteran broadcaster, who revolutionized radio with his blunt conversations and is well-regarded for his in-depth celebrity interviews with A-list stars, first made the jump to SiriusXM in 2006. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-depth

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First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in-depth was in 1957

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“In-depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-depth. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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in-depth

adjective
(ˌ)in-ˌdepth
: covering many or all important points : thorough
an in-depth investigation
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