detail Definition
- 1an individual fact or item
- 2a small part of something larger
- 3to describe or recount with precision
Using detail: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "detail" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The report provides details of the accident.
Example
She explained the plan in detail.
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He noticed every detail in the painting.
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The dress has intricate details.
detail Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with detail
go into detail
to explain something in a lot of detail
Example
Can you go into more detail about how the machine works?
in detail
with all the small facts or details
Example
She described the process in detail.
iron out the details
to discuss and solve all the small problems or details of a plan
Example
We need to iron out the details before we can finalize the project.
Origins of detail
from Old French 'detailler', meaning 'cut in pieces'
Summary: detail in Brief
The term 'detail' [dɪˈteɪl] refers to an individual fact or item, a small part of something larger, or to describe or recount with precision. It is used in phrases like 'go into detail,' 'in detail,' and 'iron out the details.' 'Detail' is often used to describe the small parts of something, as in 'The dress has intricate details.'
