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