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: detail, particular, item
- Extended treatment of particulars.
- usage: "the essay contained too much detail"
- synonyms: detail
- A crew of workers selected for a particular task.
- usage: "a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees"
- synonyms: detail
- A temporary military unit.
- usage: "the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent"
- synonyms: contingent, detail
- True confidential information.
- usage: "after the trial he gave us the real details"
- synonyms: inside information
verb
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