drill through

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To display or cause a computer to display more specific, relevant data.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The icon under each entry lets you drill through to see which analyst added it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “drill through” mean?

To display or cause a computer to display more specific, relevant data.

Is “drill through” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.