details

de-tails · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Individual facts or pieces of information about something.

  2. 2.

    The small, finer elements or features of something.

  3. 3.

    (military) A small group assigned to a particular task.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    go into detail — to explain something thoroughly
  • •
    in detail — with all the particulars; thoroughly
  • •
    attention to detail — careful notice of small elements
  • •
    contact details — information for reaching someone (phone, email, address)
  • •
    the devil is in the details — small things can cause significant problems

Related words

Antonyms: generalities, overview, summary
See also: detail, information, particulars, specifics
Synonyms: facts, particulars, points, specifics

Etymology

Plural of detail, from French détail, from détailler meaning "to cut in pieces," from de- "entirely" + tailler "to cut." The word entered English in the 17th century, originally meaning "small parts" or "items."