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(verb) assign to a specific task: "The ambulances were detailed to the fire station" |
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Related Words: assign, set apart, specify |
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(verb) provide details for |
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Related Words: dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, expound, flesh out |
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(noun) an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole; "several of the details are similar"; "a point of information" |
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Synonyms: item, point |
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Related Words: fact, minutia, nook and cranny, nooks and crannies, regard, respect, technicality, trifle, triviality |
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(noun) extended treatment of particulars; "the essay contained too much detail" |
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Related Words: discourse, discussion, treatment |
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(noun) a crew of workers selected for a particular task; "a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees" |
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Related Words: crew, gang, work party |
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(noun) a small part that can be considered separately from the whole; "it was perfect in all details" |
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Synonyms: item, particular |
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Related Words: component, component part, high spot, highlight, part, portion |
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(noun) a temporary military unit; "the peace-keeping force includes one British contingent" |
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Synonyms: contingent |
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Related Words: force, military force, military unit |
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