Detailed
adj.thoughtful, capableprofessional
What it means
Containing specific, carefully organized information about many relevant parts.
Reach for it when praising a description or plan that supports accurate understanding and action
Her detailed map marked water points, steep sections, and safe exits.
Choose between these
6- everyday
specific
when exact facts replace vague language
not when A specific answer may cover only one point rather than provide a detailed account.
- professional
itemized
when separate components or costs are listed individually
not when A narrative explanation may be detailed without using an itemized format.
- professional
when painstaking care in preparation deserves praise
not when Meticulous describes the maker's care and may imply more precision than the document shows.
- professional
when complete treatment and careful checking are central
not when A thorough summary can be concise and need not include many details.
- formal
when breadth across the whole subject matters most
not when Comprehensive coverage can stay high-level and omit fine detail.
- formal
explicit
when nothing important is left implied
not when Explicit wording can be brief and direct without being detailed.
Said against
3- vague
- sketchy
- general
It naturally appears in
3- detailed plan
The committee approved a detailed plan for moving the collection.
- detailed description
A detailed description helped the ranger identify the injured bird.
- detailed record
The mason kept a detailed record of every repair.