detail

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈdiːteɪl/
/dɪˈteɪl/
/dɪˈteɪl/
/dɪˈteɪl/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

Something small enough to escape casual notice.

Example Sentences
  • Note this fine detail in the lower left corner.
2 Definition

A profusion of details.

Example Sentences
  • This etching is full of fine detail.
3 Definition

The small things that can escape casual notice.

4 Definition

Something considered trivial enough to ignore.

Example Sentences
  • I don't concern myself with the details of accounting.
5 Definition

A person's name, address and other personal information.

Example Sentences
  • The arresting officer asked the suspect for his details.
6 Definition

(law enforcement) A temporary unit or assignment.

7 Definition

An individual feature, fact, or other item, considered separately from the whole of which it is a part.

8 Definition

A narrative which relates minute points; an account which dwells on particulars.

9 Definition

A selected portion of a painting

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To explain in detail.

Example Sentences
  • I'll detail the exact procedure to you later.
2 Definition

To clean carefully (particularly of road vehicles) (always pronounced. /ˈdiːteɪl/)

Example Sentences
  • We need to have the minivan detailed.
3 Definition

To assign to a particular task