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detail Definition

• (n) an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole; "several of the details are similar"; "a point of information"
• (n) a small part that can be considered separately from the whole; "it was perfect in all details"
• (n) extended treatment of particulars; "the essay contained too much detail"
• (n) a crew of workers selected for a particular task; "a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees"
• (n) a temporary military unit; "the peace-keeping force includes one British contingent"
• (v) provide details for
• (v) assign to a specific task; "The ambulances were detailed to the fire station"

detail Synonyms

• contingent
• detail
• item
• particular
• point