in-depth reporting
nounUK /ɪn ˈdɛpθ rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/
US /ɪn ˈdɛpθ rɪˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
When a reporter takes a lot of time to learn all about a story and tells it fully.
The newspaper did in-depth reporting on the town's water problem.
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2. News work that goes far beyond quick facts to explain why and how something happened.
Her in-depth reporting explained the causes of the strike.
3. A careful, complete study of a topic by a journalist.
The magazine is known for its in-depth reporting on science.
4. Reporting that uses many sources and long research instead of a single quick quote.
In-depth reporting revealed the hidden costs of the project.