detail (n.)

  1. an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole; several of the details are similar; a point of information

    [ Syn: item , point ]

  2. a small part that can be considered separately from the whole; it was perfect in all details

    [ Syn: particular , item ]

  3. extended treatment of particulars; the essay contained too much detail'

  4. a crew of workers selected for a particular task; a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees'

  5. a temporary military unit; the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent

    [ Syn: contingent ]

    detail (v.)

  1. provide details for

  2. assign to a specific task; The ambulances were detailed to the fire station'

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