noun / verb
detail
DEE-tayl/ˈdiːteɪl/
The small facts or features that describe something precisely.
A magnifying glass reveals the fine details of a carved leaf.
Etymology
A detail was literally a cutting into pieces, hence a small piece or quantity. Commercial use meaning “item by item” helped extend this image to individual facts within a larger whole.
In context
as soon as I turn my lamp on, you can now see that I can see much more detail within the miniature. I can see closer into the recesses.
More examples
- Please check the flight details before booking.
- The report details how the money was spent.
- She explains each step in detail.
Forms
detail · details · detailed · detailing
Similar words
- particular
- A specific item of information, often requested or listed.
- feature
- A noticeable characteristic, not necessarily a small one.
- fact
- Emphasizes that information is true rather than small or precise.