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noun an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
item; point.
- several of the details are similar
- a point of information
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noun a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
item; particular.
- it was perfect in all details
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noun extended treatment of particulars
- the essay contained too much detail
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noun a crew of workers selected for a particular task
- a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees
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noun a temporary military unit
contingent.
- the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent
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verb provide details for
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verb assign to a specific task
- The ambulances were detailed to the fire station
WordNet
De"tail noun
Etymology
F.
détail, fr.
détailler to cut in pieces, tell in detail; pref.
dé- (L.
de or
dis-) +
tailler to cut. See
Tailor.
Definitions
- A minute portion; one of the small parts; a particular; an item; -- used chiefly in the plural; as, the details of a scheme or transaction.
The details of the campaign in Italy.
Motley.
- A narrative which relates minute points; an account which dwells on particulars.
- (Mil.) The selection for a particular service of a person or a body of men; hence, the person or the body of men so selected.
Syn. -- Account; relation; narrative; recital; explanation; narration.
De"tail transitive verb
Etymology
Cf. F.
détailler to cut up in pieces, tell in detail. See
Detail,
n.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Detailed ; present participle & verbal noun Detailing
Definitions
- To relate in particulars; to particularize; to report minutely and distinctly; to enumerate; to specify; as, he detailed all the facts in due order.
- (Mil.) To tell off or appoint for a particular service, as an officer, a troop, or a squadron.
Syn. -- Detail, Detach. Detail respect the act of individualizing the person or body that is separated; detach, the removing for the given end or object.
Webster 1913
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