Detail ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Detail ( noun )

1. A small individual feature or fact, especially one forming part of a larger pattern.
2. A small and often insignificant item or fact.
3. A minor item or point.
4. A task or piece of work that forms part of a larger one.

Origin:

Mid 16th century (denoting a small part of a picture or design): from french détail, from détailler "to cut small", from dé- (expressing negation) + tailler "to cut".

Examples:

1. The report contains a lot of detail.
2. He provided a lot of detail about the accident.
3. The dress had intricate details.
4. She paid attention to every detail.
5. The plan includes every detail of the project.

(As a verb)

Detail ( verb )

1. A small individual feature or fact, especially one forming part of a larger pattern.
2. A small and often insignificant item or fact.
3. A minor item or point.
4. A task or piece of work that forms part of a larger one.

Origin:

Mid 16th century (denoting a small part of a picture or design): from french détail, from détailler "to cut small", from dé- (expressing negation) + tailler "to cut".

Examples:

1. The report contains a lot of detail.
2. He provided a lot of detail about the accident.
3. The dress had intricate details.
4. She paid attention to every detail.
5. The plan includes every detail of the project.