With close attention to particulars; thoroughly. For example, She explained her theory in detail. It is also put as
go into detail, meaning "to investigate thoroughly," as in You know what I mean, so I needn't go into detail. The first expression dates from about 1600, the second from the
late 1800s.
in detail
| Idioms: in detail |
| WordNet: in detail |
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The adverb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
thoroughly (including all important particulars)
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