in detail

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: with all the particulars
explained the job in detail

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s transportation reporter, Sara Gregory, did a phenomenal job breaking down the deal in detail. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026 After a week of respecting the sanctity of spoilers, our critics have assembled to discuss the movie in detail. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026 Although much of the information behind these plans has been previously reported at Ars Technica and elsewhere, this marked the first time NASA has laid them out in detail and acknowledged some substantial changes in the architecture. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026 In an instant, the app evaluates each flight request in detail, goes through a 300-point checklist that includes real-time aircraft availability, fuel costs, and crew status, and provides a firm, competitive price with no hidden charges. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in detail

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in detail was in 1603

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