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detail

noun verb

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
D
Ends with
L
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈdiːteɪl

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

    “several of the details are similar”

noun

  1. extended treatment of particulars

    “the essay contained too much detail”

noun

  1. a crew of workers selected for a particular task

    “a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees”

noun

  1. a temporary military unit

    “the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent”

noun

  1. a small part that can be considered separately from the whole

    “it was perfect in all details”

verb

  1. assign to a specific task

    “The ambulances were detailed to the fire station”

verb

  1. provide details for

In context

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

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