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[0437] Deep dive

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Explanation

  • A thorough, detailed examination or analysis of a specific topic or issue.
  • Implies going beyond a superficial look.

Origin

  • A metaphor taken from scuba diving, where a diver goes deep underwater to explore thoroughly.
  • Popularized in business and research contexts to signify in-depth investigation.

Synonyms & Related Expressions

  • In-depth analysis
  • Thorough examination
  • Detailed review
  • Comprehensive study
  • Drill down (similar, often implies exploring hierarchical data)
  • Forensic analysis (implies searching for cause of failure)

Alternatives

Slang/Informal:

  • Get into the weeds (Focuses on potentially excessive detail)
  • Go down the rabbit hole (Implies potentially getting lost in complexity/tangents)
  • Pick it apart / Break it down

Milder/Standard:

  • Let's examine this closely.
  • We need a detailed look.
  • Conduct a thorough investigation.

Academic/Formal:

  • Undertake a comprehensive analysis.
  • Perform an exhaustive review.

Situational Appropriateness

  • Very common in business, research, technical, and analytical contexts.
  • Generally appropriate in professional settings. Can sound a bit jargony if overused.

Misunderstanding Warnings

  • Some might find the term overly jargony or pretentious.
  • Ensure the scope of the deep dive is clear, otherwise, it's just a vague instruction to look into something.

Examples

  • We need to do a deep dive into the sales data to understand the decline.
  • The consultant performed a deep dive on our company's workflow.
  • Let's schedule a meeting for a deep dive into the user feedback.

Dialogue

Manager: Our customer churn rate increased last quarter.

Analyst: Yes, I noticed. The initial numbers don't tell the whole story.

Manager: Exactly. I need you to do a deep dive into the reasons. Look at demographics, support tickets, everything.

Analyst: Understood. I'll start gathering the data and schedule a follow-up to present findings.

Social Media Examples

  • Tech Blogger Tweet: Just published a deep dive into the new M3 chip performance. The results might surprise you! #Apple #TechReview
  • LinkedIn Post: This week, our team did a deep dive into market trends for 2024. Key takeaway: AI integration is crucial. #MarketResearch #BusinessStrategy
  • YouTube Title: Bitcoin Halving Explained: A Deep Dive for Beginners

Response Patterns

  • Agreement/Confirmation: Okay, let's schedule it., Good idea, that's necessary., Agreed.
  • Questions about scope/focus: What specifically should the deep dive cover?, Who should be involved?
  • Expressing readiness: Alright, I'm ready for the deep dive.

Common Follow-up Questions/Actions

After suggesting a deep dive:

  • Defining the scope: What exactly are we analyzing?
  • Scheduling a meeting or allocating time for it.
  • Determining who needs to be involved.
  • Gathering the necessary data or resources beforehand.

After agreeing to do a deep dive:

  • Starting the analysis process.
  • Asking clarifying questions about the data or topic.

Conversation Starter

  • No.
  • Typically arises during discussions about problems, data, or complex topics needing investigation.

Intonation

  • Emphasis typically on deep. DEEP dive.
  • Can sometimes have stress on dive as well, depending on context.

Generation Differences

  • Common across recent working generations (Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z).
  • Older generations might use more traditional terms like thorough analysis.

Regional Variations

  • Widely used in North American business English, increasingly common in other English-speaking regions.
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