granular
Say it: GRAN-yuh-luh /ˈɡrænjəlɚ/ · adjective
What “granular” means
Detailed, with information broken into small parts.
More precisely: Very detailed; broken down into small parts.
Example: “We need more granular data — sales by city, not just by country.”
When to use it
In business or research, when you need a detailed breakdown rather than a broad total. It sounds technical.
Memory trick
Think of grains of sand: many tiny pieces instead of one big lump.
Similar words
detailed, fine-grained, specific
Where it comes from
From Latin granulum, "small grain."
Quick check
A report shows spending for each individual item rather than one total for the department. Its detail is…
comprehensive or granular?
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