in-depthˈin-depth adjective [only before noun] 
an in-depth study of patients’ needs a series of in-depth interviews
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- See chapter 6 for an in-depth discussion of this topic.
- The aim of the neighbourhood studies was to obtain in-depth information from a number of selected communities.
- The committee has ordered an in-depth study of juvenile crime.
- The study is based on in-depth interviews with a nationally representative sample of 1,500 US households.
- We shall be conducting a series of in-depth interviews with economic experts.
- And when it reaches you, it's backed by in-depth network hardware support - which includes on-site maintenance.
- Government officials are working out details of the plan, with the result of an in-depth overview expected around Easter.
- Prospective customers should always be on the look-out for good communication skills and an in-depth knowledge of the hotel trade.
- Research is concentrated on two specific areas, so that each receives in-depth survey and analysis.
- The News Network will offer in-depth coverage of Parliament.
- The use of in-depth qualitative methods is relatively untried in driver research, but here is shown to be most valuable.
- There are more in-depth issues I can deal with in a real film.
- They caused no injuries but sparked the in-depth investigation in late February, which was extended for an additional four months.
Longman Language Activatorexamining, considering, or including every detail or part
· Police made a complete search of the area.· A complete safety check was performed on the aircraft prior to takeoff.· This is a complete list of educational publishers in Britain.
a thorough search, examination, check etc includes everything that can be included: · Congress is demanding a thorough investigation.· Have you had a thorough medical check-up within the last year?· His assessment of the situation was quite thorough.thorough understanding: · The position requires a thorough understanding of web page design software.
including all the necessary facts, or a lot of details: · The atlas contains full statistical descriptions of each country.· Full details of the travel arrangements will be published as soon as possible.· David wants a full report of the accident first thing in the morning.
very thorough, especially because it is important that nothing is left out and that every possible problem is dealt with: · The factory was given a comprehensive safety inspection three months ago.· This is the largest and most comprehensive study ever made of the city's public transportation system.
so complete that not even the smallest detail or possibility is missed: · As a result of exhaustive inquiries the police are at last able to issue a description of the murderer.· The list shown here is by no means exhaustive.
an in-depth study, discussion, report etc is thorough and complete and considers all details: · See chapter 6 for an in-depth discussion of this topic.· The study is based on in-depth interviews with a nationally representative sample of 1,500 US households.
with a lot of details a detailed description, explanation, picture etc contains a lot of details: · The police have issued a detailed description of the man they are looking for.· Do you have a more detailed map of the area?· Her biography is clear, detailed, and illuminating.
if you discuss or consider something in detail , you discuss or consider all the details: · I haven't had time to look at the plans in detail yet.in more/greater detail: · This problem is discussed in more detail in Chapter 7.in great detail: · Fortunately, she was able to describe her attacker in great detail.in some detail: · The layout of the house had been described to me in some detail.
carefully produced and full of details: · The diaries have been published in one volume, with elaborate biographical notes by Professor Emson.· The lawyer had concocted an elaborate defence that gave a totally false impression of what happened.an elaborate excuse: · She had prepared an elaborate excuse for her absence.
to include a lot of details when you are describing or explaining something: · Without going into detail, I can tell you that we have had a very successful year.· Be brief. If you go into too much detail people will get bored.· Chapter 1 is a brief outline of the process, then the next chapter goes into all the technical details.
to state something exactly and with full details, so that what you want, what must be done etc is completely clear: · The order specifies a December deadline for completion of the work.specify that: · The rules clearly specify that competitors are not allowed to accept payment.specify which/where/ how etc: · Architects usually specify which particular hardwood they want to use.
a full and detailed description of an event, in which everything that happened is described in correct order - use this especially when you want to say that this is boring and unnecessary: · His memoirs are simply a blow-by-blow account of battles, and contain very little personal comment or reflection.
thorough, and giving as much detail as possible: · The committee has ordered an in-depth study of juvenile crime.· We shall be conducting a series of in-depth interviews with economic experts.· The aim of the neighbourhood studies was to obtain in-depth information from a number of selected communities.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY an in-depth study of patients’ needsCOLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
thorough, complete, and considering all the detailsin-depth study/research/analysis etc an in-depth study of patients’ needs· The advantage will be smoother, more life-like, more in-depth games - and probably more vivid nightmares.· Our goal was to gain news leadership by providing more in-depth coverage and stress original reporting.· More features, more in-depth coverage of the real issues of rock and pop.· There are more in-depth issues I can deal with in a real film.· For ChangIng career to change your life more in-depth strategies and realistic ways to deal with these problems see the relevant chapters.
NOUN· In addition he suggests a random sampling of enquiries for further in-depth analysis.· The meeting therefore set the stage for further in-depth analysis.· There is little time, and little scope for an in-depth analysis of the political-economic context of the conservation programme.
· There will also be in-depth discussion on Northern Ireland and the Mr Clinton's plan to send a fact-finding mission.
· This dictated the extensive use of in-depth interviews.· The jurors in the criminal trial did not hold a news conference after their verdict and in many cases avoided in-depth interviews.· A small number of in-depth interviews will explore these themes.· Mr Wilson's outspoken views were made in an in-depth interview in Hot Press - Ireland's top music magazine.· A questionnaire on patterns of substance abuse will be followed-up by in-depth interviews with pupils.· Various bibliometric and patent-based techniques will be used, supplemented with in-depth interviews with a sample of 10-15 companies.
· The right person will have experience of the service, an in-depth knowledge of nursing and communication skills.· Mr Garvey, 57, is known as a hands-on manager with in-depth knowledge of the operations of a steel mill.· Prospective customers should always be on the look-out for good communication skills and an in-depth knowledge of the hotel trade.· The written press provides back-up, analysis and in-depth knowledge but rarely encourages or inspires people.· Detailed answers, showing an in-depth knowledge of the subject-matter, would not normally be expected.· Clearly the ward sister will have an in-depth knowledge of the workload and fluctuations.
· Stoves conduct exhaustive in-depth research to find out exactly what customers want from their cookers.· Such in-depth research is what Sunday-morning collecting should evolve into but seldom does.· I was led to believe that your programme was noted for its in-depth research of the facts.
· They do this by comparing many countries, few countries, or they provide in-depth studies of single countries.· Many high schools also have rearranged their schedules to give students time for in-depth study and for workplace experiences.· An in-depth study of the production of hand-written illuminated manuscripts by medieval monks.· A case-study involves the in-depth study of a single example of whatever it is that the sociologist wishes to investigate.· The principal method of investigation is in-depth studies with companies in different industries who are using Quality Circles.· Nine schools in three Midlands LEAs, will be identified for in-depth study, following a questionnaire survey.· An in-depth study of a particular system will also be researched.· This is the first in-depth study of Charlie Rolls as a pioneer aviator.
an in-depth study of patients’ needs a series of in-depth interviews