gedetailleerd

Gedetailleerd is a Dutch adjective meaning detailed or elaborated, used to describe information, plans, descriptions, analyses and similar items that include many particulars. It signals that a subject is thorough and specific rather than broad or vague. The term is commonly found in professional, academic and technical writing, as well as in everyday language when precision is important.

Etymology and formation: Gedetailleerd is formed from the noun detail, which in Dutch comes from the French détai l and has been adapted into Dutch usage. The adjective is created from the verb detaileren (to detail) and the past participle with the usual ge- prefix, producing gedetailleerd as the describing form. In practice, gedetailleerd is used to describe something that has been laid out with many particulars or steps, such as a gedetailleerd plan or een gedetailleerde beschrijving.

Usage and nuance: In Dutch, gedetailleerd is often contrasted with synonyms like uitgebreid, grondig or uitvoerig, all of which emphasize thoroughness but with slightly different nuance. Gedetailleerd emphasizes the presence of specific details and particulars. It is commonly used in contexts such as manuals, instructions, technical specifications, and audit or research reports. Antonyms include oppervlakkig or vaag, which imply a lack of detail.

Related forms: The noun gedetailleerdheid can refer to a high level of detail or the degree of detail in a description or analysis. The term is easily translated into English as detailed and is used in similar ways across Dutch-language contexts.

See also: detail, detaillering, gedetailleerde beschrijving, gedetailleerd plan.