details Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun true confidential information
   inside information.
   
   • after the trial he gave us the real details
2. noun an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
   item; detail; point.
   
   • several of the details are similar
   • a point of information
3. noun a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
   item; detail; particular.
   
   • it was perfect in all details
4. noun extended treatment of particulars
   detail.
   
   • the essay contained too much detail
5. noun a crew of workers selected for a particular task
   detail.
   
   • a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees
6. noun a temporary military unit
   contingent; detail.
   
   • the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent
7. verb provide details for
   detail.
   
8. verb assign to a specific task
   detail.
   
   • The ambulances were detailed to the fire station

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