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Meaning of the word details in English

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details

Noun

1.

an individual feature, fact, or item.

Example:
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we shall consider every detail of the Bill

Synonym:
particular feature characteristic respect ingredient attribute item specific fact point factor element circumstance consideration aspect facet side part unit component constituent member accessory
Antonym:
outline overview
2.

a small detachment of troops or police officers given a special duty.

Example:
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the candidate's security detail

Synonym:
unit detachment squad troop contingent outfit task force crew patrol section formation

Verb

1.

describe item by item; give the full particulars of.

Example:
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the report details the environmental and health costs of the car

Synonym:
present describe set out set forth draw up delineate frame explain expound relate recount narrate recite rehearse catalog list spell out point out itemize enumerate tabulate particularize identify specify define state declare announce cite quote instance mention name designate individuate
Antonym:
outline
2.

assign (someone) to undertake a particular task.

Example:
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the ships were detailed to keep watch

Synonym:
assign allocate appoint delegate commission ordain charge send post nominate vote elect adopt co-opt select choose
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