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1. An isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
   "several of the details are similar"
   - item, point
    
2. A small part that can be considered separately from the whole
   "it was perfect in all details"
   - particular, item
    
3. Extended treatment of particulars
   "the essay contained too much detail"
    
4. A crew of workers selected for a particular task
   "a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees"
    
5. A temporary military unit
   - contingent

1. Provide details for
    
2. Assign to a specific task
   "The ambulances were detailed to the fire station"

Derived forms: detailing, details, detailed

See also: detailing

Type of: assign, component, component part, constituent, crew, dilate, discourse, discussion, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, fact, flesh out, force, gang, lucubrate, military force, military group, military unit, part, portion, set apart, specify, treatment, work party

Encyclopedia: Detail