noun

detail

Translation

detail, particular, item, squad

Please give me all the details.

The report goes into great detail.

A detail of soldiers was assigned to guard duty.

((in detail)) thoroughly, including all the small facts She explained the plan in detail.

((the details of sth.)) the specific facts or pieces of information about sth. I don't know the details of the agreement.

Synonyms: particular, item, specific; Antonyms: overview, summary, gist

From Old French 'detailler', meaning 'to cut into pieces'. It's composed of 'de-' (entirely) and 'tailler' (to cut).

Think of 'cutting' a big story into small 'details'. A tailor works with details of clothing.