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detailed vs detail

Both 'detailed' and 'detail' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Detailed' is an adjective used to describe something that is thorough and comprehensive, while 'detail' is a noun referring to a specific piece of information or aspect.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 1467 views

detailed

Correct. 'Detailed' is an adjective used to describe something that is thorough and comprehensive.

Use 'detailed' when you want to describe something that is thorough, comprehensive, or containing many details.

Examples:

She provided a detailed explanation of the project.
The report included a detailed analysis of the data.
The instructions were very detailed and easy to follow.

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His main characteristic was a capacity for detailed work.
See the detailed Financial Times 10/24/14 article.
You can download our brochures, detailed data and specifications.
The exchange was detailed, substantive and fruitful.
The December, 2012300-page presentation was incredibly detailed.
I gave you my fully detailed psychological analysis.
Your spiritual gifts were lavishly detailed.
Each patient undergoes a detailed intake.
SD-6 performed detailed brain scans on Sloane.
An abstract macroscale model may be combined with more detailed microscale models.
Christy has also performed detailed reconstruction of surface temperature for Central California.
The Prostar Sailing Directions from 2006 provides detailed approach and restriction information.
Michelle Kisliuk has written a detailed performance ethnography.
Biostratigraphy based on inoceramids, nanoplankton or forams is more detailed.
In-Sight 9000 Ultra-high resolution, self-contained vision systems for detailed inspections.
All operations are accompanied by color photos and detailed, understandable...
Contact the Hotel for reservations and more detailed information.
TeeJet Technologiesprovides detailed manuals on software operation.
6-page brochure for a more detailed presentation.
Installation manuals are very well detailed.

Alternatives:

comprehensive
thorough
elaborate
in-depth
meticulous

detail

Correct. 'Detail' is a noun referring to a specific piece of information or aspect.

Use 'detail' when referring to a specific piece of information, aspect, or part of something.

Examples:

Let's go over the details of the plan.
She explained every detail of the process.
The painting is beautiful, look at the details.

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Propaganda films cannot fake such detail.
Every small detail is aimed at obtaining these results.
Carry out detail engineering for new process plant installations.
This software is especially good at mastering arcane detail.
For carrying drawings painted with a special paint detail.
Back detail enjoys crisscross straps complementary to this wear.
Continuous video recording documents every detail and secures the evidence.
Table designed in every detail for small creative.
It exhibited good bass depth and detail.
Levels of detail are similar from both players.
Honey-coloured rubber sole with natural rope detail.
Even the smallest detail would help.
Relief inspired by a 15th century medieval layer detail.
The touch screen application makes the embroidery explorable in every detail.
The quietness heightens the clarity and detail.
This preoccupation with detail is both desirable and necessary.
To get enough detail in the following chapters.
Reality is no mere passing detail.
An interesting detail is vitvalens ability to change their facial expressions.
Every detail you can remember, everything.

Alternatives:

specific
particular
element
aspect
feature

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