detail

/dˈiːteɪl/

/ˈditeɪɫ/, /dɪˈteɪɫ/

Detail

a small fact or piece of information

synonyms : item

extended treatment of particulars

a minor part of something such as a work of art, building, etc. that could be considered separately from the whole

synonyms : item

a crew of workers selected for a particular task

a temporary military unit

synonyms : contingent

to detail

MAIN VERB

assign to a specific task

to give information or a list of available facts about something

Examples

1. That detail must have slipped between the cracks.

2. Every detail is important for a researcher studying microorganisms.

3. The missed detail in the contract led to legal disputes later on.

4. We will discuss the project details at lunchtime.