Third-person singular simple present indicative form of detail

plural of detail

(countable) A part small enough to escape casual notice. / (uncountable) A profusion of details. / (uncountable) The small parts that can escape casual notice.

(transitive) To explain in detail. / (transitive) To clean carefully (particularly of road vehicles) (always pronounced. /ˈdiːteɪl/)

Characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment.

simple past tense and past participle of detail

present participle of detail

gerund of detail / Ornamentation on something that has been constructed. / careful cleaning and refurbishing of an automobile, aircraft, boat, etc.

(idiomatic) Thoroughly; including every detail.

(idiomatic) Thoroughly; including every detail; with all particulars. / (military) By engaging small sections of an enemy army rather than fighting a single pitched battle against the entire enemy force.