Definition of: detail

(di·tāl′, dē′tāl) noun
1. A separately considered particular or item; minor part; accessory.
2. Mil. A small detachment assigned to some subordinate service; also, the person or persons assigned.
3. In art and architecture, a minor part essential to the completeness and finish of a work, yet secondary and accessory. See synonyms under CIRCUMSTANCE.
—in detail Item by item; with particularity. [<v.]
—v.t. (di·tāl′)
1. To report or narrate minutely; enter into or give the details of.
2. Mil. (often dē′tāl) To select and send off for a special service, duty, etc. See synonyms under RELATE. [<F détailler cut into pieces <dé- completely + tailler cut up]