in-depth

adjective

(ˈ)in-ˈdepth 

: 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

compare depth sense 5

Synonyms

• all-embracing
• all-in [chiefly British]
• all-inclusive
• broad-gauge
• broad-gauged
• compendious
• complete
• comprehensive
• cover-all
• cyclopedic
• embracive
• encyclopedic
• exhaustive
• full
• global
• inclusive
• omnibus
• panoramic
• thorough
• universal

Examples of in-depth in a Sentence

an in-depth report on the issue of violence in popular entertainment

Recent Examples on the Web

Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. —Scott Powers, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024

Looking for more in-depth coverage on all things Envelope? —Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024

For more in-depth analysis, visit our friend, WordleBot. —New York Times Games, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024

Creating An Action Plan Armed with the knowledge of critical risks and an in-depth understanding of the management team’s strengths and weaknesses, a plan should be developed to address any changes needed in the first 100 days post-acquisition. —Dan Hawkins, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

in-depth

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˌdepth

: covering many or all important points : thorough

an in-depth investigation