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 detail detail /ˈdiːteɪl/

noun

  1. () An isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole  ( item , point , detail )
    an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
     Several of the details are similar
    several of the details are similar
     A point of information
    a point of information
  2. () Extended treatment of particulars  ( detail )
    extended treatment of particulars
     The essay contained too much detail
    the essay contained too much detail
  3. () A small part that can be considered separately from the whole  ( particular , detail , item )
    a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
     It was perfect in all details
    it was perfect in all details
  4. () A crew of workers selected for a particular task  ( detail )
    a crew of workers selected for a particular task
     A detail was sent to remove the fallen trees
    a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees
  5. (military) a temporary military unit  ( contingent , detail )
    (military) a temporary military unit
     The peacekeeping force includes one British contingent
    the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent

verb

  1. () Assign to a specific task  ( detail )
    assign to a specific task
     The ambulances were detailed to the fire station
    The ambulances were detailed to the fire station
  2. () Provide details for  ( detail )
    provide details for