detail
🇺🇸
/ˈdiːteɪl/
🇬🇧
/ˈdiːteɪl/
noun
A1
a small piece of information
She explained every detail of her plan.
A1
all the small parts together
The painting has amazing detail in every corner.
A1
more information about something
For more detail about the event, check the website.
R
a small part of a picture or design
Look at the beautiful detail in this old painting.
R
a group of soldiers with special work
The detail was sent to guard the building.
verb
B2
to list or describe all the information
He detailed every step of the process.
R
to order someone to do special work
The officer detailed three soldiers to help.
R
to clean a car very thoroughly
He makes money by detailing cars.
translation
a small piece of information; all the small parts together; more information about something; a small part of a picture or design; a group of soldiers with special work
to list or describe all the information; to order someone to do special work; to clean a car very thoroughly
Word Forms
Plural
details
Progressive
detailing
Past
detailed
Perfect
detailed
3rd Present
details