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to detail
01
to explain something thoroughly and with specific information
Transitive: to detail sth
Examples
In the report, the researcher detailed the methodology used in the experiment, ensuring transparency and reproducibility.
02
to assign or appoint someone to carry out a specific task or duty
Ditransitive: to detail sb to do sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
detail
3rd person singular
details
Present participle
detailing
Past simple
detailed
Past participle
detailed
Examples
The supervisor detailed John to organize the inventory count for the warehouse.
03
to thoroughly clean or decorate something, paying attention to small or specific aspects
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to detail a car
Examples
Every weekend, she details her car meticulously, ensuring it shines brightly.
Detail
01
a small fact or piece of information
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
details
Examples
The detective paid close attention to every detail of the crime scene to gather clues.
02
a small part or component considered separately from the whole
Examples
The engine consists of hundreds of small details.
03
a group of workers assigned to a specific task
Examples
A detail of cleaners was assigned to the hall.
04
a temporary military unit formed for a specific duty
Examples
The security detail accompanied the dignitaries.
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