detail


detail (http://definr.com/detail)

     n 1: an isolated fact that is considered separately from the
          whole; "several of the details are similar"; "a point of
          information" [syn: item, point]
     2: a small part that can be considered separately from the
        whole; "it was perfect in all details" [syn: particular,
         item]
     3: extended treatment of particulars; "the essay contained too
        much detail"
     4: a crew of workers selected for a particular task; "a detail
        was sent to remove the fallen trees"
     5: a temporary military unit; "the peace-keeping force includes
        one British contingent" [syn: contingent]
     v 1: provide details for
     2: assign to a specific task: "The ambulances were detailed to
        the fire station"