Definition: 1. An isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole. 2. A small part that can be considered separately from the whole. 3. Extended treatment of particulars.
Use 'detail' in a sentence:
1. I can't remember every little detail.
2. See if you can pump him for more details.
3. These ideas will be examined in more detail in Chapter 10.
4. He noted every detail so as to fix the scene in his mind.
5. No detail was too small to escape her attention.
6. He kept telling us about his operation, in the most graphic detail.
7. His thoroughness and attention to detail is legendary.
8. Our boss dislikes being overburdened with insignificant detail.
9. She could no longer recollect the details of the letter.
10. The changes are explained in detail overleaf.
11. He was petty-minded and obsessed with detail.
12. The story shows a strong narrative gift and a vivid eye for detail.
13. The proposals were short on detail.
14. Let us look at these views in more detail.
15. He gave me detailed instructions on how to get there.
16. We can give you more detail as our plans firm up.
17. Both readers commend Knutson for his scrupulous attention to detail.
18. The evidence is not detailed enough to sustain his argument.
19. These ideas will be explored in more detail in chapter 7.
20. Give details of children where applicable.
21. The event had been planned with painstaking attention to detail.
22. I've flagged the paragraphs that we need to look at in more detail.
23. He described in chilling detail how he attacked her.
24. The job requires skill and an eye for detail.
25. The project needs to be costed in detail.
26. Could you give me a few more details?
27. They didn't give any details about the game.
28. The picture has too much redundant detail.
29. Though complicated in detail, local taxes are in essence simple.
30. I agreed with what she said in substance, though not with every detail.
31. We planned the day down to the last detail.
32. We examine the wording in detail before deciding on the final text.
33. The question is treated in more detail in the next chapter.
34. For further details call this number.
35. I can't go into details now; it would take too long.
36. The fine detail of the plan has yet to be worked out.
37. This issue will be discussed in more detail in the next chapter.
38. This is discussed in more detail in a later chapter.
39. They insisted upon being given every detail of the case.
40. The article stuck in my mind by virtue of one detail.
41. We mustn't let these minor details obscure the main issue.
42. The article revealed intimate details about his family life.
43. Police have released no further details about the accident.
44. Please supply the following details: name, age and sex.
45. Please give precise details about your previous experience.
46. Accurate reporting takes second place to lurid detail.
47. He stood still, absorbing every detail of the street.
48. Details of the government report have not yet been made public.
49. Several of the men were detailed to form a search party.
50. Details of the competition are available at all participating stores.
51. He had read many detailed critical appraisals of her work.
