Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

drill-down

verb

/drɪl daʊn/

Definition

To explore the details of a data set in a hierarchical manner, allowing for levels of detail to be examined step-by-step.

Examples

After reviewing the summary report, we decided to drill down into the quarterly sales figures.
The software allows users to drill down into each category to see individual performance metrics.
To understand the root causes of the problem, we need to drill down into the survey results.

Meaning

Drill-down refers to the process of analyzing data by breaking it down into more specific components, usually to uncover further insights or specific information.