Detailed vs. Thorough — What's the Difference?

Having many details or facts; showing attention to detail

In 17th century England, Thorough was a name given by Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford to a scheme of his to establish absolute monarchy in England. Although "Thorough" is largely attributed to Strafford, its implementation can also be accredited to the Archbishop of Canterbury William Laud.

Characterized by abundant use of detail or thoroughness of treatment

Complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

Characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment.

Exhaustively complete

Simple past tense and past participle of detail

Painstakingly accurate or careful

Developed or executed with care and in minute detail; as, a detailed plan.

Absolute; utter

Containing details; containing subordinate parts as well as more general discussion; - of a discourse; as, a specific and detailed account of the accident. Opposite of sketchy, general, vague.

Variant of through.

Having fine or intricate added decoration.

Painstaking and careful not to miss or omit any detail.

Developed or executed with care and in minute detail;

Utter; complete; absolute.

(obsolete) Through.

A furrow between two ridges, to drain off the surface water.

Through.

Passing through; as, thorough lights in a house.

Passing through or to the end; hence, complete; perfect; as, a thorough reformation; thorough work; a thorough translator; a thorough poet.

Thoroughly.

Through.

A furrow between two ridges, to drain off the surface water.

Painstakingly careful and accurate;

Very thorough; exhaustively complete;