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alapana |
in Indian music, the detailed exposition of a raga, in which the general flavor of the raga is introduced. |
anatomy |
a detailed or thorough analysis. [1/4 definitions] |
autopsy |
a detailed analysis of any past event. [1/2 definitions] |
bird's-eye |
as seen from high above; covering a wide span but not detailed or thorough. [1/4 definitions] |
blouse |
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually by women and girls. A blouse is similar to a shirt, but it may have more detailed sewing or more decoration, or it may be made of a fancier fabric such as satin or silk. A blouse is worn with either a skirt or pants. |
blueprint |
a detailed plan or outline. [1/2 definitions] |
canvass |
a close examination or detailed discussion. [1/8 definitions] |
close-up |
a detailed, intimate portrayal. [1/2 definitions] |
criticism |
the art of making skilled and detailed observations on literary, artistic, or scholarly works. [1/4 definitions] |
dissertation |
a formal and usu. lengthy exposition in speech or writing, esp. a detailed report of research by a candidate for a doctoral degree. |
dossier |
a set of papers or documents that provide detailed information on a particular person or subject. |
draftsman |
a man who draws detailed plans and designs, as for machines or buildings. [1/2 definitions] |
draftswoman |
a woman who draws detailed plans and designs, as for machines and buildings. [1/2 definitions] |
exposition |
a detailed statement intended to explain something, esp. something difficult. [1/3 definitions] |
flow chart |
a detailed schematic diagram or chart showing a sequence of operations, as in a manufacturing process or a computer program. |
general |
not detailed; not specific. [1/3 definitions] |
in-depth |
thorough and detailed. |
in the trenches |
doing the most basic, most detailed, and often most unpleasant work that needs to be done. [1/2 definitions] |
intimacy |
a close and detailed knowledge of something. [1/3 definitions] |
intimate1 |
characterized by a thorough acquaintance or detailed familiarity. [1/7 definitions] |
intimately |
with great familiarity or detailed knowledge. [1/3 definitions] |
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