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