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detail in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. a temporary military unit
    "the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent"
    contingent  detail 
  2. an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
    "several of the details are similar"; "a point of information"
    detail  item  point 
  3. extended treatment of particulars
    "the essay contained too much detail"
    detail 
  4. a crew of workers selected for a particular task
    "a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees"
    detail 
  5. a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
    "it was perfect in all details"
    detail  particular  item 
verb
  1. assign to a specific task
    "The ambulances were detailed to the fire station"
    detail 
  2. provide details for
    detail 
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