in-depth explanation
noun phraseUK /ɪn dɛpθ ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
US /ɪn dɛpθ ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
A very full and careful explanation that tells you all about something.
The teacher gave an in-depth explanation of how volcanoes erupt.
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2. A close and careful study of a subject that covers many details.
Her in-depth explanation of the water cycle helped the whole class understand it.
3. A long, detailed answer that goes beyond the basics.
He asked for an in-depth explanation of the rules before the game started.
4. A clear and complete account that leaves nothing important out.
The guide's in-depth explanation made the museum tour much more interesting.