Detail

/ˈdiːteɪl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small piece of information or a particular aspect of something.

The report included several interesting details about the company's financial status.

The quality of being detailed; meticulous attention to minor aspects.

The artist was praised for the detail in her painting, capturing every nuance of light and shadow.

The act of describing something with great precision.

Can you provide more detail about your plans for the project?

verb

To describe or give information about something in a detailed manner.

He detailed the steps necessary to complete the project during the meeting.

To provide specifics or particulars of something.

The contract detailed the obligations of both parties involved.

From the French word 'détail', meaning 'a portion' or 'a small part'.

Attention to detail

The careful consideration of all aspects of a situation.

The devil is in the details

Small things in plans or schemes that are often overlooked can cause major problems.

In minute detail

With a lot of attention to the small parts and features.

detailed

Characterized by intricate or careful parts; having many details.

diligent

Showing care in one's work or duties, often with attention to detail.

Get into the nitty-gritty

Let's get into the nitty-gritty of this issue.

Drop the details

He just dropped the details without any context.