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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- in detail
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
di
teIl
[or]
di
teIl
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definition 1: |
a small item; specific aspect; particular.
The one detail I forgot to take care of was to turn off the light in the hall.Tell us about the wedding, and don't leave out any details!This is a nice paragraph, but it could use a few more details.These details on the clothing are very finely crafted.- synonyms:
- particular
- similar words:
- item, point, respect, specific
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definition 2: |
all the particulars of something considered together.
They're making a great product now that they have the details right.He's just started, so you can't expect him to know the details of the job at this point.- synonyms:
- minutiae, particulars
- similar words:
- circumstance, niceties, nuts and bolts, specific, specification, specs
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definition 3: |
precisely crafted, intricate decoration.
Look at the beautiful detail in this piece of embroidery.- similar words:
- fancywork, finery
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definition 4: |
attention or care in the treatment of each aspect of something.
The illustrator's detail is so evident in these exquisite pictures.- synonyms:
- painstaking, punctiliousness, scrupulosity
- similar words:
- attention, exactitude, precision
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definition 5: |
depth; elaborateness.
She described the scene in great detail. |
definition 6: |
an assignment to a certain task.
I have kitchen detail tonight.- synonyms:
- assignment, duty, mission
- similar words:
- appointment, charge, chore, job, responsibility, stint, task
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related words: |
accent, design, term, touch, way |
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phrase: |
in detail |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
pronunciation: |
dih
teIl
[or]
di
teIl
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inflections: |
details, detailing, detailed |
definition 1: |
to describe or tell with all the particulars.
She detailed every aspect of the incident.- synonyms:
- delineate, elaborate, particularize, spell out
- similar words:
- clarify, demonstrate, describe, narrate, relate, specify
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definition 2: |
to list explicitly item by item.
- synonyms:
- enumerate, itemize
- similar words:
- catalogue, list, particularize, recite, specify, tabulate
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related words: |
amplify, depict, expand, labor, picture, portray, report |
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