detail: Meaning, Definition, Usage - NiftyWord : NiftyWord

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

F. détail, fr. détailler to cut in pieces, tell in detail; pref. dé- (L. de or dis-) + tailler to cut. See Tailor.

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.

Cf. F. détailler to cut up in pieces, tell in detail. See Detail, n.

imperfect & past participle Detailed ; present participle & verbal noun Detailing

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.