"To pay attention to detail" means to carefully notice and consider all the small parts or aspects of something, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in tasks or observations.
Translations
prestar atención al detalle
op details letten
fixar-se en el detall
faire attention au détail
auf Details achten
Etymology
The phrase "to pay attention to detail" combines the verb "pay," meaning to give or devote, with "attention," which comes from Latin 'attentio,' meaning 'a stretching toward.' The expression highlights the act of directing care and focus toward small elements. Did you know? The word "detail" originally comes from the Old French 'detail,' meaning 'a small piece or part.'
