: 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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Examples of in-depth in a Sentence

an in-depth report on the issue of violence in popular entertainment
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In this week's episode of Truly Texan, Doggett talks in-depth about her experience with multiple sclerosis as well as what is was like to be a patient for once. Hannah Ortega, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 For example, most homeowners aren't interested in an in-depth technical video of an eight-step paver installation process. Cassi Hallam, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Prior to the premiere, Souza and Cline participated in an in-depth feature with THR to share the story of how Rust was finished. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024 On her first in-depth interview about JENNI, Gonzalez also spoke with Billboard Español about how this movie changed her, her own plans in music and her expectations for the film. Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in-depth 

Word History

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 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

in-depth

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