detail

detail

noun

Definition of DETAIL

1

a separate part in a list, account, or series <every detail was accounted for>

Synonyms detail, particular, point

Related Words article, belonging, object, stuff, thing; characteristic, component, constituent, element, factor, feature, member; ingredient; division, particle, partition, piece, portion, section, segment

Near Antonyms aggregate, composite, compound, conglomerate; entirety, sum, summation, total, totality, whole

2

a single piece of information <didn't leave out a single detail in his police report on the burglary>

Synonyms datum, detail, nicety, particular, particularity, point, specific

Related Words article, item; component, constituent, element, ingredient, member, part; aspect, circumstance, facet, factor; evidence, exhibit; database, information, knowledge

Near Antonyms error, fallacy, falsehood, inaccuracy, misconception, misstatement, myth

3

a small military unit with a special task or function <the officer sent out a detail to patrol the perimeter of the compound>

Synonyms detail

Related Words commando, firing squad, outpost, paratroops, patrol, picket, rear guard, sentry, watch; battalion, command, company, corps, division, platoon, regiment, squad, squadron, troop, wing

4

a specific task with which a person or group is charged <the soldier was placed on guard detail at the border crossing>

Synonyms assignment, brief, business, charge, detail, job, operation, post

Related Words burden, chore, duty, need, obligation, office, requirement, responsibility; errand, labor, work; commitment, pledge, promise; appointment, commission, designation, nomination; compulsion, constraint, restraint