detail
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.
to relate or report with complete particulars; tell fully and distinctly.
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.
Idioms about detail
in detail, item by item; with particulars: The résumé stated his qualifications in detail.
Origin of detail
1Other words for detail
Other words from detail
- pre·de·tail, verb (used with object)
Words Nearby detail
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How to use detail in a sentence
Novavax, similarly, hasn’t begun any trials in children, and a company spokeswoman said it couldn’t share any details at this time.
Fauci: Vaccines for Kids as Young as First Graders Could Be Authorized by September | by Caroline Chen | February 11, 2021 | ProPublicaInvestigators think the suspect might have been in the vehicle, but did not have a description or other details about the possible suspect.
Police looking for suspect who fled scene of homicide Wednesday in Reston | Justin Jouvenal | February 10, 2021 | Washington PostHe said he could not share details on the contracts or consultants the Housing Commission selected.
Vacancy Tax Study Is Giving City Officials Déjà Vu | Lisa Halverstadt and Andrew Keatts | February 10, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoWhile the exact details for the EU’s new regulation are still unknown, it’s unreasonable to expect Google to pay to link to publishers on the main search results page, as Australia is trying to strong-arm it into doing.
Google might have to subsidize journalism, but not like this… | George Nguyen | February 10, 2021 | Search Engine LandNeither the team nor police have offered details about Reid’s actions leading up to the crash, which injured two young children seated in the back seat of one of the cars.
As police continue probe of Britt Reid crash, 5-year-old remains in critical condition | Rick Maese | February 9, 2021 | Washington Post
It is the steady accretion of detail that may yet be the most damaging factor in the battle for British hearts and minds.
He goes into some detail into what it took to persuade voters to pass marriage equality at the ballot box in four states in 2012.
The Real Story Behind the Fight for Marriage Equality | E.J. Graff | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFormer Texas governor Ann Richards was a big fan of the Texas Rangers, a contingent of which was her protective detail.
Every detail was not only perfect but itself a piece of art.
The Bookstore That Bewitched Mick Jagger, John Lennon, and Greta Garbo | Felice Picano | December 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHis detail seeking in our meetings is compulsive and a little nuts.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days | David Freeman | December 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFor every detail is so marvellously symmetrical that no one is dwarfed, no one challenges special attention.
Glances at Europe | Horace GreeleyIn dramatic interpretation the voice is a much more significant feature relatively than is the detail of gesture in pantomime.
Expressive Voice Culture | Jessie Eldridge SouthwickImpersonation absolutely requires the finest detail of mannerism to be represented in the action.
Expressive Voice Culture | Jessie Eldridge SouthwickAnd I have given this tedious detail to urge and embolden others to remonstrate against it.
Glances at Europe | Horace GreeleyHe simply devoured books, studying every detail of construction, and learning a great deal as to style and effect.
The Homesteader | Oscar Micheaux
British Dictionary definitions for detail
/ (ˈdiːteɪl) /
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 detail to include all or most particulars
in detail including all or most particulars or items thoroughly
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
Origin of detail
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with detail
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