detail
//ˈdiːteɪl//
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.