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/dɪˈteɪld/ · dɪˈteɪld
verb
  1. To explain in detail. I'll detail the exact procedure to you later.
  2. To clean carefully, particularly of road vehicles. We need to have the minivan detailed.
  3. To assign to a particular task. She detailed her team to work on the project.
adjective
  1. Characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment. The detailed report included all necessary information.
Did you know? The word 'detail' has been used in various contexts, including art, where it refers to a small part of a larger work, and in law, where it refers to a specific aspect of a case.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026