Online English Dictionary

Online English Dictionary

detail

Definition

detail [noun]

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

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

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"

detail [verb]

1. provide details for

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

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Synonyms

noun
particular, item, factor, element, aspect, component, feature, point, specific, ingredient, attribute, count, respect, technicality, complication, intricacy, triviality, fact, throughness, elaboration, meticulousness, refinement, nicety

verb
list, enumerate, describe, specify, assign, delegate, itemize, specify, catalogue, recount, relate

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