English Language & Usage Asked by Min Andy Choi on March 5, 2021
Why are people more likely to say “attention to detail” over “attention to details”?
I understand both are grammatically correct. But what slight difference between them, if there is any, makes it more likely that people will go with “attention to detail” instead of “attention to details”?
I personally do think though that “attention to details” does kind of sound somewhat odd, but can’t quite put my finger on why it might. Can anybody please elaborate and explain why? Or am I just wrong and does it sound fine to you?
This is simply due to context or semantics. For example the word communication usually refers to content and the word communications usually refers to the conduit.
Answered by Brook Kelsey on March 5, 2021
I think "attention to detail" indicates a skill or trait that you show broadly in your life. I would only use "attention to details" if I were referring to a specific incident or project, and probably only in the context of paying attention to THE details.
Answered by Melanie Hand on March 5, 2021
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