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detail

detail

Meaning of detail

small element

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Pronunciation
British English/ˈdiːteɪl/
American English/ˈdiːteɪl/
Russian transcription[dʲɪˈtalʲ]
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detail with English translation

detail usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Can you fix that detail before the photoshoot?

Можешь исправить эту деталь до фотосессии?

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The dress has a small embroidered detail at the hem.

На платье есть маленькая вышитая деталь на подоле.

Learn by topic

detail belongs to the topic "Style and Taste, Business Email". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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greetinggreeting
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skirtskirt
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trouserstrousers

detail synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between detail / detailing / feature / part / accent / trim

D
🇬🇧English
detailing

the small decorative or finishing elements of something, or the process of adding them

B2Often

The detailing on the car is impressive.

🇬🇧English

a noticeable attribute or characteristic, often more prominent than a small detail

A2Very Often

The phone's best feature is its camera.

P
🇬🇧English
part

a portion or piece of something larger; often structural rather than decorative

A2Very Often

This part of the machine needs replacing.

🇬🇧English

a small element that emphasizes or decorates; used to draw attention to part of something

B1Often

A red vase adds an accent to the room.

🇬🇧English

decorative edging or finishing detail, often on clothing or furniture

B1Often

The dress has lace trim.

E
🇬🇧English
embellishment

a decorative detail added to make something more attractive; often implies extra or ornate decoration

B2Rarely

The speech used some embellishments to sound more dramatic.

🇬🇧English

a decorative object or detail used for decoration; can be standalone or part of a design

B2Often

They hung ornaments on the tree.

🇬🇧English

a functional part of a machine or system; emphasizes role in operation rather than decoration

B1Very Often

The engine has many components.

🇬🇧English

the surface quality or final treatment of an object; can mean the final stage rather than a small detail

B1Often

The table has a smooth finish.

M
🇬🇧English
motif

a recurring design element or theme used in art and decoration

B1Rarely

The fabric features a floral motif.

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How to pronounce detail and what this word means

detail means detail. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce detail

/ˈdiːteɪl/

detail translation

detail

detail examples

Can you fix that detail before the photoshoot?

detail transcription

/ˈdiːteɪl/, /ˈdiːteɪl/

Questions about this word

detail meaning: what does it mean?

small element

detail pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

detail is pronounced as /ˈdiːteɪl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

detail definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Can you fix that detail before the photoshoot? Translation: Можешь исправить эту деталь до фотосессии?

Is detail part of Business Email vocabulary?

Yes, detail can be learned in the Business Email topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is detail part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, detail can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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