detail

Meanings

• an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
  • "several of the details are similar"
• a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
  • "it was perfect in all details"
• extended treatment of particulars
  • "the essay contained too much detail"
• a crew of workers selected for a particular task
  • "a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees"
• a temporary military unit
• provide details for
• assign to a specific task
  • "The ambulances were detailed to the fire station"

Synonyms

contingent, item, particular, point