granular

adjective

gran·​u·​lar ˈgran-yə-lər How to pronounce granular (audio)
1
: consisting of or appearing to consist of granules : grainy
2
: finely detailed
granular reports
granularity noun

Examples of granular in a Sentence

icy, granular snow makes for terrible skiing—if you can, ski on light, powdery snow
Recent Examples on the Web He was also dedicated to the granular details of filmmaking. Christopher Kuo, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2024 The statewide election brought Schiff, Porter and Lee — all popular Democrats who work together in Congress — into a collision course for the first time, forcing California voters to parse their granular differences on the liberal spectrum. Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024 Yet, establishing more granular access controls doesn’t eliminate all risks. Gerry Gebel, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Yes, Netflix has been under pressure from partners and talent to provide a deeper data dive: having access to more granular streaming numbers was a key agenda item in the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike negotiations. Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Dec. 2023 These technologies provide a granular analysis of consumer data, enabling brands to tailor content with exceptional precision. Sameer Garde, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 But there is no consensus among Native Americans on whether granular inquiries into individual identity are the correct way to deal with the problem. Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024 Additionally, the lack of visibility and control over underlying infrastructure poses challenges in implementing granular security policies. David Balaban, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 Listings will also include more granular details including current roommate information as whether the room has its own private bathroom, access to a backyard, shared living spaces, pets who may already live on the property, and available furniture for use. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

see granule

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of granular was in 1762

Dictionary Entries Near granular

Cite this Entry

“Granular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granular. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

granular

adjective
gran·​u·​lar ˈgran-yə-lər How to pronounce granular (audio)
1
: consisting of grains
2
: having a grainy structure, feel, or appearance
granularity noun

Medical Definition

granular

adjective
gran·​u·​lar ˈgran-yə-lər How to pronounce granular (audio)
1
a
: consisting of or containing granules : having a grainy texture
b
: having granules with an affinity for specific biological stains
granular cytoplasm
2
: having or marked by granulations
granular tissue
granularity noun
plural granularities

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