detailde‧tail1 /ˈdiːteɪl $ dɪˈteɪl/ ●●● S2 W1 noun 1 [countable]DETAIL a single feature, fact, or piece of information about somethingdetail of She told me every detail of her trip.down to the smallest/last detail (=completely) Todd had planned the journey down to the smallest detail.2 [uncountable]DETAIL all the separate features and pieces of information about somethingin detail He described the process in detail (=using a lot of details). This issue will be discussed in more detail in Chapter 5. McDougal was reluctant to go into detail (=give a lot of details) about the new deal. Editing requires great attention to detail. the fine detail of the planhave an eye for detail (=be skilled at noticing details) Photographers need to have an eye for detail.3 → details4 [singular, uncountable]PMA technical a specific duty in the army, or the person or group with that duty the security detailCOLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: all the separate features and pieces of information about somethingverbsgo into detail (=give a lot of details)He refused to go into detail about what they had said at the meeting.describe/explain something in detailThe doctor spent time describing the treatment in detail to me.discuss something in detailHis report discusses the problem in detail.examine/consider/study something in detailHe asked his lawyer to examine the contract in detail.be set out in detail (=be written down and described in detail)The changes to the system are set out in detail in the next paragraph.plan/work something out in detailI haven't worked our trip out in detail yet.adjectivesgreat/considerable detailThe subject has already been studied in great detail.enough/sufficient detailThe party was criticized for not giving sufficient detail about their proposed tax changes.little detail (=not much detail)Maps of the area showed little detail.fine/minute/precise detail (=very exact detail)We've been through all the arrangements for the wedding in minute detail.meticulous detail (=very careful detail)His books describe the mountains and their paths in meticulous detail.graphic detail (=a lot of very clear and often unpleasant detail)I didn't like the graphic detail of the violence in the film.vivid detail (=in such a way that they seem real)The three characters in the novel are described with vivid detail.phrasesattention to detail (=care that all the small features of something are correct or nice)I was impressed by the hotel's attention to detail.an eye for detail (=skill at noticing all the small features)He's a brilliant photographer with a fantastic eye for detail. COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 3: verbsask for detailsI went into the bank to ask for details about their student account.send (off) for details (=write asking for information)Why don't you send for details of the course?send your details (=send your name and address to someone in the post)For a free sample, send your details to us on a postcard.give detailsOur price list gives details of special offers.provide/supply detailsHotels that join the scheme provide details of their accommodation and facilities.confirm the details (=make sure that they are correct)Could you confirm the details of your reservation in writing?disclose/reveal/release details (=make secret information public)The company has refused to reveal any technical details until next month.announce/publish detailsFurther details of the band's tour will be announced later.adjectivesfurther/more detailsCheck our website for more details.full detailsThe police have not yet disclosed the full details of the case.precise/exact detailsPrecise details of the evidence presented at that meeting have not yet been revealed. gory details (=full details about an unpleasant or interesting event – often used humorously)She wanted to hear all the gory details about Tina's date with Nigel.personal details (=your name, address and other information about you)Please make sure that all your personal details are correct.