detail

Words with a similar base: detail

'detail'

[detail.n.01] as in: an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

Examples:
several of the details are similar
a point of information

'detail'

[detail.n.02] as in: a small part that can be considered separately from the whole

Examples:
it was perfect in all details

'detail'

[detail.n.03] as in: extended treatment of particulars

Examples:
the essay contained too much detail

'detail'

[detail.n.04] as in: a crew of workers selected for a particular task

Examples:
a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees

'detail'

[contingent.n.02] as in: a temporary military unit

Examples:
the peacekeeping force includes one British contingent

'detail'

[detail.v.01] as in: provide details for

'detail'

[detail.v.02] as in: assign to a specific task

Examples:
The ambulances were detailed to the fire station

Origins

					detail (English)
└── détail (French)
    ├── detail (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
    │   └── detaillier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
    └── détailler (French)
        └── detailler (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

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