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detail noun

noun
/dɪˈteɪl/

▪ announce, disclose, divulge, give, provide, publish, release, reveal, supply

1

one of many small facts or pieces of information relating to a situation

Example

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

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1.1

a fact that is not important

Example

Don't worry too much about the details.

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Example

For further details contact Sam Davis.

Example

Full details are available from the following address.

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2.1

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

Example

Please enter your details below.

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2.2

information about something that is for sale, especially a house

Example

It doesn't mention a garage in the details.

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3

all the small aspects or features that something has, especially when they are difficult to notice

Example

Attention to detail is important in this job.

Example

She has an incredibly good eye for detail (=ability to notice detail).

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4

a small part of something such as a painting or photograph, especially when shown separately from the rest of it

Example

The cover shows a detail from a Victorian painting.

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Definition detail in American English