English · Work & Business
granular
/ˈɡræn.jə.lər/
[/ˈɡræn.jə.lər/]
highly detailed
Advancedadjective
Definition
Characterized by a high level of detail or by being broken into small components.
Example
The report offers granular data on each customer segment and individual transaction.
The report offers granular data on each customer segment and individual transaction.
Etymology
From Latin 'granum' (grain); the figurative 'detailed' sense is modern.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in data analysis, business, and software permissions.