The difference between Detail and Specify
When used as verbs, detail means to explain in detail, whereas specify means to state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
Detail is also noun with the meaning: something small enough to escape casual notice.
check bellow for the other definitions of Detail and Specify
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Detail as a noun (countable):
Something small enough to escape casual notice.
Examples:
"Note this fine detail in the lower left corner."
"We missed several important details in the contract."
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Detail as a noun (uncountable):
A profusion of details.
Examples:
"This etching is full of fine detail."
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Detail as a noun (uncountable):
The small things that can escape casual notice.
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Detail as a noun:
Something considered trivial enough to ignore.
Examples:
"I don't concern myself with the details of accounting."
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Detail as a noun (countable):
A person's name, address and other personal information.
Examples:
"The arresting officer asked the suspect for his details."
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Detail as a noun (military, law enforcement):
A temporary unit or assignment.
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Detail as a noun:
A part distinct from the whole.
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Detail as a noun:
A narrative which relates minute points; an account which dwells on particulars.
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Detail as a verb (transitive):
to explain in detail
Examples:
"I'll detail the exact procedure to you later."
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Detail as a verb (transitive):
to clean carefully (particularly of road vehicles) ()
Examples:
"We need to have the minivan detailed."
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Detail as a verb (transitive, military):
to assign to a particular task
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Specify as a verb (transitive):
To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
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Specify as a verb (transitive):
To include in a specification.
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Specify as a verb (transitive):
To bring about a specific result.
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Specify as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):
To speak explicitly or in detail (often used with ).