detail

de|tail1 [ dı`teıl, `di,teıl ] noun ***

▸ 1 small (unimportant) fact

▸ 2 information

▸ 3 all the small features

▸ 4 small part of picture

▸ 5 in the military

▸ + PHRASES

1. ) count one of many small facts or pieces of information relating to a situation:

They knew everything about me, down to the last detail.

a ) count or uncount a fact that is not important:

Don't worry too much about the details.

2. ) details plural information:

further/full details: For further details contact Sam Davis.

Full details are available from the following address.

a ) information that you provide about yourself, for example your name and address:

Please enter your details below.

b ) information about something that is for sale, especially a house: PARTICULARS:

It doesn't mention a garage in the details.

3. ) uncount all the small aspects or features that something has, especially when they are difficult to notice:

attention to detail: Attention to detail is important in this job.

eye for detail: She has an incredibly good eye for detail.

4. ) count a small part of something such as a painting or photograph, especially when shown separately from the rest of it:

The cover shows a detail from a Victorian painting.

5. ) count TECHNICAL a group of soldiers or police officers given a particular job

a ) count or uncount a particular job given to a group of soldiers or police officers

go into detail (about/on)

to mention many facts or aspects of a situation:

Mr. Shaw refused to go into detail about the discussions.

in detail

including many facts or aspects of a situation:

She talked in detail about future plans for the school.

in greater/more detail: This method is discussed in greater detail in Chapter 4.

detail

de|tail 2 [ dı`teıl ] verb transitive *

1. ) to list all the facts or aspects of a situation:

a report detailing the circumstances surrounding the deal

2. ) usually passive to give someone a particular job, especially someone in the military:

Clarke was detailed to follow him.