simple past tense and past participle of detail
"The crew detailed every inch of the hull before launching the boat into the stormy sea."
In plain English: To detail something means to give a full description of all its specific parts and features.
"The archaeologist detailed every artifact found at the excavation site."
Usage: Use "detailed" as a verb to describe someone who was assigned specific duties or responsibilities, such as when soldiers were detailed to guard a building. Do not confuse this with the adjective meaning full of information, which describes how something looks or sounds rather than an action taken against a person.
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
"a detailed plan"
"the elaborate register of the inhabitants prevented tax evasion"
"the carefully elaborated theme"
Characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment.
"The architect presented a detailed blueprint that accounted for every electrical outlet and light fixture in the building."
In plain English: Something detailed has a lot of specific information and small parts included.
"The map provided very detailed information about the local streets and landmarks."
Usage: Use detailed to describe something that includes many specific facts or points rather than general information. Ensure the description actually contains numerous elements to match this adjective accurately.
The 41st sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.
"The chapter known as Surah An-Naba' is often studied for its detailed account of the Day of Judgment, though some readers mistakenly refer to it by the word "detailed" when they actually mean this specific 41st sura of the Qur'an."
Derived from Old French detailer, this term originally meant to separate into small parts or particulars. It entered English in the 16th century with the sense of describing something thoroughly by listing its specific components.