Summary of the most common Detail collocations

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Detail is a commonly used English noun. But what does Detail mean? How many Detail collocations are used daily? In this article, let's explore the definition and a list of the most common Detail collocations!

I. Definition of Detail
II. Summary of common Detail collocations
III. Exercises on Detail collocations
1. 1. Exercise: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word
2. 2. Answer

I. Definition of Detail

In English, Detail is pronounced as /ˈdiː.teɪl/ and functions as both a verb and a noun. The meanings are:

Detail acts as a verb, meaning: a single piece of information or fact about something; the small features of something that you only notice when you look carefully; a part of something that does not seem important. For example: Anna insisted on telling me every single detail of what they did to her in hospital.
Detail acts as a noun, meaning: to describe something completely, giving all the facts. For example: Can you produce a report detailing what we've spent on the project so far?

II. Summary of common Detail collocations

Below is a list of the popular Detail collocations that PREP has compiled. Take a look!

No.	Collocations with Detail	Example
1	Accurate detail /ˈækjərɪt ˈdiːteɪl/	The report provided accurate details about the incident.
2	Additional detail /əˈdɪʃənəl ˈdiːteɪl/	Can you give me additional details about the project?
3	Administrative detail /ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv ˈdiːteɪl/	Jack handled all the administrative details for the event.
4	Anatomical detail /ˌænəˈtɒmɪkəl ˈdiːteɪl/	The textbook showed the human body in great anatomical detail.
5	Architectural detail /ˌɑːkɪˈtɛktʃərəl ˈdiːteɪl/	The building's design included beautiful architectural details.
6	Biographical detail /ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl ˈdiːteɪl/	The biography included fascinating biographical details about her life.
7	Careful detail /ˈkeəfəl ˈdiːteɪl/	Anna painted the landscape with careful detail.
8	Complete detail /kəmˈpliːt ˈdiːteɪl/	The manual provides complete details for assembly.
9	Concrete detail /ˈkɒŋkriːt ˈdiːteɪl/	Please provide concrete details to support your argument.
10	Considerable detail /kənˈsɪdərəbəl ˈdiːteɪl/	The documentary covered the subject in considerable detail.
11	Contextual detail /kənˈtɛkstʃuəl ˈdiːteɪl/	The article lacked contextual details to understand the situation fully.
12	Day-to-day details /ˌdeɪ tə ˌdeɪ ˈdiːteɪlz/	Jennie manages the day-to-day details of the office.
13	Decorative detail /ˈdɛkərətɪv ˈdiːteɪl/	The vase was adorned with intricate decorative details.
14	Descriptive detail /dɪˈskrɪptɪv ˈdiːteɪl/	John’s novel is rich with descriptive details.
15	Elaborate detail /ɪˈlæbərɪt ˈdiːteɪl/	The artist's work is known for its elaborate detail.
16	Exact detail /ɪɡˈzækt ˈdiːteɪl/	Can you recall the exact details of the conversation?
17	Explicit detail /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt ˈdiːteɪl/	The instructions provided explicit details on how to operate the machine.
18	Extensive detail /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv ˈdiːteɪl/	The guide offers extensive details about each tourist attraction.
19	Extraneous detail /ɪkˈstreɪnɪəs ˈdiːteɪl/	The editor removed extraneous details from the manuscript.
20	Factual detail /ˈfæktʃuəl ˈdiːteɪl/	The historian ensured all factual details were accurate in the book.
21	Vivid detail /ˈvɪvɪd ˈdiːteɪl/	The witness described the accident in vivid detail, making it easy to visualize the scene.
22	Vague details /veɪɡ ˈdiːteɪlz/	Jack’s explanation was full of vague details, leaving everyone confused about what actually happened.
23	Trivial detail /ˈtrɪviəl ˈdiːteɪl/	Anna focused on a trivial detail, ignoring the more important aspects of the problem.
24	Tiny detail /ˈtaɪni ˈdiːteɪl/	The artist spent hours perfecting every tiny detail of the painting.
25	Texture detail /ˈtɛkstʃər ˈdiːteɪl/	The 3D model had incredible texture detail, making it look very realistic.

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III. Exercises on Detail collocations

To better understand the meanings of Detail collocations, let's complete the practice exercise below:

1. Exercise: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word

architectural detail; accurate detail; additional detail; anatomical detail; administrative detail

Though the story is fictional, recent scholarship has uncovered a greater measure of historically __________ in its setting than had previously been realized.
Extended response that contains _________ that is irrelevant, repetitive or bizarre.
Such policies cannot just be legislated; they must be worked out in _______.
A simple pendulum might be used as an abstract physical model for a leg, whereas a symbolic model of the leg may include any amount of _______.
Smith’s output remains distinct and individual, but their influence has instilled a concern for _________ which is at once practical and intellectual.

2. Answer

1 - accurate detail

2 - additional detail

3 - administrative detail

4 - anatomical detail

5 - architectural detail

PREP hopes that after reviewing the theory and completing the practice exercise, you now understand the concept and usage of Detail collocations. This knowledge will not only improve your English proficiency but also help you communicate more effectively in various contexts. Keep following PREP to stay updated on more useful English knowledge!

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