detail

1. An isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole (synset 105825971)
   "several of the details are similar"; "a point of information"
   is a type of: fact - a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
   subtypes:

   • minutia - a small or minor detail
   • nook and cranny, nooks and crannies - something remote
   • regard, respect - (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
   • sticking point - a point at which an impasse arises in progress toward an agreement or a goal
   • trifle, triviality - a detail that is considered insignificant
   • technicality - a specific detail in a set of rules or terms belonging to a particular field
   same as: item, point
2. A small part that can be considered separately from the whole (synset 113832132)
   "it was perfect in all details"
   is a type of: component, component part, constituent, part, portion - something determined in relation to something that includes it
   subtypes: high spot, highlight - the most interesting or memorable part
   same as: item, particular
3. Extended treatment of particulars (synset 107152515)
   "the essay contained too much detail"
   is a type of: discourse, discussion, treatment - an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
4. A crew of workers selected for a particular task (synset 108260002)
   "a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees"
   is a type of: crew, gang, work party - an organized group of workmen
5. A temporary military unit (synset 108421506)
   "the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent"
   referred to in: armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation
   is a type of: force, military force, military group, military unit - a unit that is part of some military service
   same as: contingent

1. Provide details for (synset 200958282)
   is a type of: dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate - add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
2. Assign to a specific task (synset 200680024)
   "The ambulances were detailed to the fire station"
   is a type of: assign, set apart, specify - select something or someone for a specific purpose

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