detail

noun
UK: /ˈdiːteɪl/
US: /dɪˈteɪl/

  1. A small part of something.

    1. I noticed a small detail on her dress. [ ] [ ]
    2. The report included every detail of the negotiation process, making it exhaustive. [ ] [ ]

  2. A fact about something.

    1. Tell me the detail about your trip. [ ] [ ]
    2. She explained the project in detail, ensuring everyone understood the objectives. [ ] [ ]

  3. Attention to or concern with individual features or aspects.

    1. He has a good eye for detail. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her dedication to detail ensured that the project was completed flawlessly. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

point aspect item element particular specification
detail verb

  1. To describe something fully.

    1. She will detail her plan tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The architect will detail the building's design specifications in the presentation. [ ] [ ]

  2. To assign someone to do a specific task.

    1. I was detailed to clean the room. [ ] [ ]
    2. Several officers were detailed to provide security for the visiting dignitaries. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "detail" in English means: A small part of something., A fact about something., Attention to or concern with individual features or aspects..

The phonetic transcription of "detail" is /ˈdiːteɪl/ in British English and /dɪˈteɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "detail": point, aspect, item, element, particular, specification.

Example usage of "detail": "I noticed a small detail on her dress.". More examples on the page.