detail

//ˈdiːteɪl//
B1Frequency Level 5Neutral
Visual representation of detail

Noun

detailSingular
detailsPlural
1

A small individual fact, item, or particular aspect of something.

She described the event in great detail.

2

The small features or parts of something considered collectively.

The artist paid attention to every detail in the painting.

3

A small part of a picture or design that is reproduced separately for close study.

The museum guide showed us a detail from the painting to explain the artist's technique.

Verb

detailedPast tense
detailedPast participle
detailingPresent participle
detailsThird-person singular
1

To describe or give information about something with all the facts and particulars.

She detailed the events that led to the accident.

2

To assign someone to a particular task or duty.

The captain detailed two soldiers to guard the entrance.

3

To clean or refurbish a vehicle thoroughly.

I'm going to detail my car this weekend.

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