noun
- An isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole.
- usage: "several of the details are similar"; "a point of information"
- A small part that can be considered separately from the whole.
- usage: "it was perfect in all details"
- synonyms: particular, item
- Extended treatment of particulars.
- usage: "the essay contained too much detail"
- A crew of workers selected for a particular task.
- usage: "a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees"
- A temporary military unit.
- usage: "the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent"
- synonyms: contingent
verb
- Provide details for.
- Assign to a specific task.
- usage: "The ambulances were detailed to the fire station"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
| APA | WordNet. (2010). detail. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/detail/definitions/1214301 |
| Chicago | WordNet. 2010. "detail" http://smartdefine.org/detail/definitions/1214301 (accessed September 20, 2026). |
| Harvard | WordNet 2010, detail, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/detail/definitions/1214301>. |
| MLA | WordNet. "detail" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/detail/definitions/1214301> |