Dictionary definition · detail
noun
- an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole"several of the details are similar"
- a small part that can be considered separately from the whole"it was perfect in all details"
- extended treatment of particulars"the essay contained too much detail"
- a crew of workers selected for a particular task"a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees"
- a temporary military unit"the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent"
verb
- provide details for
- assign to a specific task"The ambulances were detailed to the fire station"
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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).