■ noun
1》 a small individual feature, fact, or item.
↘a small part of a picture reproduced separately for close study.
2》 a small detachment of troops or police officers given a special duty.
↘a special duty assigned to such a detachment.
■ verb
1》 describe item by item; give the full particulars of.
2》 assign to undertake a particular task.
Phrases
go into ~ give a full account of something.
in ~ as regards every feature or aspect; fully.
Origin
C17: from Fr. détail (n.), détailler (v.), from dé- (expressing separation) + tailler 'to cut'.