Meaning & Definition of Detail in English
English⟶
Detail
/dɪtel/
noun
1. An isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
- "Several of the details are similar"
- "A point of information"
synonym:
- detail,
- item,
- point
2. A small part that can be considered separately from the whole
- "It was perfect in all details"
synonym:
- detail,
- particular,
- item
3. Extended treatment of particulars
- "The essay contained too much detail"
synonym:
- detail
4. A crew of workers selected for a particular task
- "A detail was sent to remove the fallen trees"
synonym:
- detail
5. A temporary military unit
- "The peacekeeping force includes one british contingent"
synonym:
- contingent,
- detail
verb
1. Provide details for
synonym:
- detail
2. Assign to a specific task
- "The ambulances were detailed to the fire station"
synonym:
- detail
Examples of using
When two souls... two hearts are meant for each other, the distance between them turns out to be just a detail. It's all about the ability to wait.
Tom explained the matter in detail.
The engineer knew every minute detail about the new model.