Detail vs Specification

Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.

Detail

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1noun

Specification

Top 3.000 (häufig)C1noun
Am häufigsten: Detail
 DetailSpecification
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ˈdiːteɪl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdiːteɪl//dɪˈteɪl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/
BedeutungA small part of something that adds to the whole.A detailed description of something's features or requirements.
BeispielPlease remember to include every detail in your report.the technical specifications of the new model *(= of car)*
RegisterNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 3.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauA1C1
Wortartnounnoun
Kollokationenlittle, minor, minute, point, wealth, level, give, go into, offer, emerge, suggest something, reveal something, for details, in detail, over a/​the detail, attention to detail, down to the last detail, every last detail, little, minor, minute, point, wealth, level, give, go into, offer, emerge, suggest something, reveal something, for details, in detail, over a/​the detail, attention to detail, down to the last detail, every last detail, little, minor, minute, point, wealth, level, give, go into, offer, emerge, suggest something, reveal something, for details, in detail, over a/​the detail, attention to detail, down to the last detail, every last detail, little, minor, minute, point, wealth, level, give, go into, offer, emerge, suggest something, reveal something, for details, in detail, over a/​the detail, attention to detail, down to the last detail, every last detailcomplete, detailed, full, develop, draw up, write, according to the/​your specifications, to the/​your specifications
Antonymegenerality, broadnessvagueness, ambiguity, generalization
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'detailed', which is an adjective., Using 'detail' as a verb and forgetting the object., Mispronouncing it by stressing the wrong syllable.Confused with 'specifically' — they have different uses., Using it in informal contexts where simpler words work better., Mistaking it for 'speculation' which means guessing.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'detail' when discussing parts of an explanation or description. Avoid using it in very casual conversations unless discussing specifics.Use 'specification' in formal contexts like contracts or technical documents. Avoid in casual conversations. It's more appropriate for discussions focused on details.

Häufige Fragen: Detail vs Specification

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Detail und Specification?

Detail: A small part of something that adds to the whole. Specification: A detailed description of something's features or requirements.

Was ist häufiger: Detail und Specification?

Detail ist im Alltagsenglisch am häufigsten.

Sind Detail und Specification auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Detail: A1, Specification: C1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Kann ich Detail und Specification austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Detail und Specification sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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