drill down
verb- To examine something on a more detailed level. · The issue can be drilled down to a simple yes or no.
- To examine information at another level or in greater detail; especially in a database, to navigate to a more detailed level or record. · From the employee list, you can drill down to find addresses and pay history.
- To replace data with more specific data. · Clicking here lets you replace the annual sales data with monthly data, drilling down to help you track revenue.
- To practice maneuvers in order to memorize them; to drill thoroughly (to practice). · We've drilled down on guarding players with his skillset.
- To score points; to do well in a basketball game. · They drilled down three pointers throughout the second half.
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