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Facts or information (usually minute) about a given subject
“Detectives established addresses and other details and passed the information to authorities.”
A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory
News or information that has been published, reported or broadcast
The details or fine points of something
Insignificant trifles of little importance, especially items of unimportant information
“Evidently, the article's misstatement of facts was a detail too minor to warrant correction.”
A set of structured activities or events
The conditions of an agreement
That which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event
Elements or circumstances contributing to a result
“Each detail in the report has been comprehensively probed and analyzed.”
The causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event
General or basic truths, concepts or ideas
A name or persona by which one is known
A set of rules, instructions, or guidelines for doing something
A brief record of points or ideas written down as an aid to memory
A short description of a book, film, or other work, written and used for promotional purposes
The most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation
A list of chapters or material in a book, and the page numbers on which they are found
Plural for the state or characteristic of being precise or meticulous
“The company's records have been compiled with a considerable degree of detail.”
Plural for a small detachment of troops or police officers assigned with a special duty
“The sergeant in charge of the gate detail scarcely bothered to look up at their approach.”
Plural for a special duty assigned to a detachment of troops or police officers
“In the wake of this, I wonder who he is going to give toilet detail to.”
To establish or stipulate as a previous condition
To depict pictorially or artistically
To convey or express in a particular way or manner
To provide full information about
“You will need to detail our operational procedures to the new staff members.”
(typically military) To assign (someone) to a specific task
“The commander would detail troops to prevent any rescue attempt.”
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