detail
word
/ˈditeɪɫ/, /dɪˈteɪɫ/
DEE-tayl, di-TAYL
/ˈditeɪl/, /dɪˈteɪl/
DEE-tayl, di-TAYL
Definition
A detail is a small individual part of something larger. It can also mean specific information about something.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in both singular and plural: 'a detail' (one small part) and 'details' (information). Common patterns: 'pay attention to detail', 'in detail', 'go into detail', 'small detail'. Don't confuse it with 'detailed', which is the adjective.
Spanish: detallePortuguese (BR): detalhePortuguese (PT): detalheChinese (Simplified): 细节 - 详情Chinese (Traditional): 細節 - 詳情Hindi: विवरण - बारीकीArabic: تفصيل - تفصيلةBengali: বিস্তারিত - খুঁটিনাটিRussian: деталь - детали (информация)Japanese: 詳細Vietnamese: chi tiếtKorean: 세부사항 - 디테일Turkish: detayUrdu: تفصیلIndonesian: detail
Example Sentences
I like the small details in this painting.
basic
She checks every detail before sending the email.
basic
I don't remember every detail, but the meeting went well.
natural
Let's not go into every detail right now.
natural
Can you tell me the details of the trip?
basic
Her attention to detail is one of the reasons she's so good at this job.
natural