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detail
[ noun dih-teyl, dee-teyl; verb dih-teyl dee-teyl ]
noun
- an individual or minute part; an item or particular.
- particulars collectively; minutiae.
- attention to or treatment of a subject in individual or minute parts:
to postpone detail and concentrate on a subject as a whole.
- intricate, finely wrought decoration.
- Engineering. detail drawing.
- any small section of a larger structure or whole, considered as a unit.
- Military.
- an appointment or assignment, as of a small group or an officer, for a special task.
- the party or person so selected:
the kitchen detail.
- a particular assignment of duty.
- the property of an image or of a method of image production to make small, closely spaced image elements individually distinguishable.
verb (used with object)
- to relate or report with complete particulars; tell fully and distinctly.
He detailed the events leading up to the robbery.
Synonyms: , ,
- Military. to appoint or assign for some particular duty:
We were detailed to patrol the border.
- to provide with intricate, finely wrought decoration:
lingerie detailed with lace and embroidery.
- to thoroughly clean (a vehicle or part of a vehicle) and do minor repairs to improve its appearance:
We detail the wheels and chrome to remove the rust.
detail
/ ˈ徱ːٱɪ /
noun
- an item or smaller part that is considered separately; particular
- an item or circumstance that is insignificant or unimportant
passengers' comfort was regarded as a detail
- treatment of or attention to items or particulars
this essay includes too much detail
- items collectively; particulars
- a small or accessory section or element in a painting, building, statue, etc, esp when considered in isolation
- military
- the act of assigning personnel for a specific duty, esp a fatigue
- the personnel selected
- the duty or assignment
- go into detailto include all or most particulars
- in detailincluding all or most particulars or items thoroughly
verb
- to list or relate fully
- military to select (personnel) for a specific duty
- to decorate or elaborate (carving, etc) with fine delicate drawing or designs
Other Word Forms
- ··ٲ verb (used with object)
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of detail1
Idioms and Phrases
- in detail, item by item; with particulars:
The résumé stated his qualifications in detail.
More idioms and phrases containing detail
see in detail .Example Sentences
He did not offer details, but said it led him to understand "how damaging it can be to a student".
But she said she could not confirm any other details.
It details the latest science on climate change, and also reports on progress in addressing global warming.
It also requires the Border Patrol to submit detailed documentation of any stops or warrantless arrests in the Central Valley, and show clear guidance and training for agents on the law.
He added that “it is not lost on me how close I was to death,” echoing details from his interview with THR, including that doctors were doubtful he would speak or walk again.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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