Detail — synonyms, definition

1. detail (Noun)

article aspect bunch circumstance company condition contingency contingent crowd detachment force item organisation organization outfit part particular phase platoon point • • •

detail (Noun) — An isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole. ex. "several of the details are similar"

detail (Noun) — A small part that can be considered separately from the whole. ex. "it was perfect in all details"

detail (Noun) — Extended treatment of particulars. ex. "the essay contained too much detail"

detail (Noun) — A crew of workers selected for a particular task. ex. "a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees"

detail (Noun) — (military) a temporary military unit. ex. "the peacekeeping force includes one British detail"

component component part constituent crew discourse discussion fact force gang military force military group military unit part portion treatment work party high spot highlight minutia nook and cranny nooks and crannies regard respect sticking point technicality trifle triviality

2. detail (Verb)

allocate appoint assign catalogue delineate describe designate detach enumerate itemise itemize make clear make known narrate particularise particularize recite recount reveal set forth • • •

detail (Verb) — Provide details for.

detail (Verb) — Assign to a specific task. ex. "The ambulances were detailed to the fire station"

assign dilate elaborate enlarge expand expatiate exposit expound flesh out lucubrate set apart specify