details — individual features, facts, or items; small parts of something larger
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: individual features, facts, or items; small parts of something larger
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdiːteɪlz/
Example Sentences
- The wedding planner forgot one tiny detail: the groom's name on the invitation.
- Could you please detail your work experience in the application?
- He's so obsessed with details that he counts the number of coffee beans in his cup.
details
NOUN[/ˈdiːteɪlz/]
individual features, facts, or items; small parts of something larger
an elderly watchmaker peers through a magnifying glass at tiny gears and springs spread across his workbench. He carefully picks up each small screw and spring with precision tweezers. The dismantled pocket watch reveals hundreds of miniature parts arranged in organized rows. Each gear, wheel, and jewel component is clearly visible as separate elements. A young apprentice watches intently while taking notes about each individual piece. The watchmaker points to specific tiny mechanisms explaining their unique functions. individual features, facts, or items as small parts of something larger
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'détail', which originated from the verb 'détailler' meaning 'to cut into small pieces' or 'to divide into parts'. The term evolved metaphorically to describe the individual components or particulars that result from breaking down a larger whole into smaller, examined elements.
Breakdown
dé- (down, apart) + tailler (to cut). The prefix 'dé-' indicates separation or reduction, while 'tailler' comes from Latin 'tailliare', meaning to cut or divide. Together they describe the action of cutting something into distinct, manageable parts.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The wedding planner forgot one tiny detail: the groom's name on the invitation.”
“Could you please detail your work experience in the application?”
“He's so obsessed with details that he counts the number of coffee beans in his cup.”
“The contract includes all the important details about payment terms.”
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