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detail
An isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
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noun
An isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
“Several of the details are similar”
noun
Extended treatment of particulars
“The essay contained too much detail”
noun
A crew of workers selected for a particular task
“A detail was sent to remove the fallen trees”
noun
A temporary military unit
“The peacekeeping force includes one British contingent”
noun
A small part that can be considered separately from the whole
“It was perfect in all details”
verb
Assign to a specific task
“The ambulances were detailed to the fire station”
verb
Provide details for
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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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