detail (EN)

noun, verb

noun “detail”

1. a small part that is easy to overlook
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   Note this fine detail in the lower left corner of the painting; it's a tiny signature.
2. an abundance of details (e.g. "fine detail")
   This etching is full of detail, making it a masterpiece of complexity.
3. the small parts that are often not noticed
   Attention to detail was said to be one of the secrets of Gerrard's success as a player.
4. a part that is considered too minor to be concerned with
   I don't concern myself with the details of accounting; I focus on the big picture.
5. personal information such as name and address
   The arresting officer asked the suspect for his details before taking him to the station.
6. a temporary group or task, especially in the military or police
   Frequently members of the small police detail dispatched to the scene joined in the search.
7. a specific section of a larger painting
   The six-cent postage stamp showing a detail from one of her most patriotic works became a collector's item.

verb “detail”

1. to describe something thoroughly
   I'll detail the exact procedure to you later, so you'll know how to operate the machinery.
2. to clean a vehicle meticulously
   We need to have the minivan detailed before we put it up for sale.
3. to appoint someone to a specific duty
   Stiles was detailed to keep him quiet during the operation to avoid any leaks.