English dictionary
detail
nounPronunciation
ˈdiːteɪl
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
noun
- extended treatment of particulars
noun
- a crew of workers selected for a particular task
noun
- a temporary military unit
noun
- a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
verb
- assign to a specific task
verb
- provide details for
Example sentences
several of the details are similar
a point of information
the essay contained too much detail
a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees
the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent
it was perfect in all details
The ambulances were detailed to the fire station