- detail
- I UK [ˈdiːteɪl] / US [dɪˈteɪl] / US [ˈdɪˌteɪl]
noun
Word forms "detail":
singular detail plural details
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1)a) [countable] one of many small facts or pieces of information relating to a situationThey knew everything about me, down to the last detail.
b) [countable/uncountable] a fact that is not importantDon't worry too much about the details.
2) details[plural] information further/full details:For further details contact Sam Davis.
Full details are available from the following address.
a) information that you provide about yourself, for example your name and addressPlease enter your details below.
b) information about something that is for sale, especially a houseIt doesn't mention a garage in the details.
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Collocations:
Verbs frequently used with detail as the object ▪ announce, disclose, divulge, give, provide, publish, release, reveal, supply3) [uncountable] all the small aspects or features that something has, especially when they are difficult to noticeattention to detail:an eye for detail:Attention to detail is important in this job.
She has an incredibly good eye for detail (= ability to notice detail).
4) [countable] a small part of something such as a painting or photograph, especially when shown separately from the rest of itThe cover shows a detail from a Victorian painting.
5)a) [countable] a group of soldiers or police officers given a particular jobb) [countable/uncountable] a particular job given to a group of soldiers or police officers•go into detail (about/on)
— to mention many facts or aspects of a situationMr Shaw refused to go into detail about the discussions.
II UK [ˈdiːteɪl] / US [dɪˈteɪl] verb [transitive]
Word forms "detail":
present tense I/you/we/they detail he/she/it details present participle detailing past tense detailed past participle detailed
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1) to list all the facts or aspects of a situationa report detailing the circumstances surrounding the deal
2) [usually passive] to give someone a particular job, especially someone in the armed forcesClarke was detailed to follow him.
English dictionary. 2014.