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Word: Detail
Speech Type: Noun
early 17th century (in the sense ‘minor items or events regarded collectively’): from French détail (noun), détailler (verb), from dé- (expressing separation) + tailler ‘to cut’ (based on Latin talea ‘twig, cutting’)
ˈdiːteɪl
an individual fact or item
Short Definition:individual fact or item
Examples:- we shall consider every detail of the Bill
- her meticulous attention to detail
a small detachment of troops or police officers given a special duty
Short Definition:detachment of troops
Examples:- the governor's security detail
Word: Detail
Speech Type: Verb
ˈdiːteɪl
give full information about
Short Definition:describe fully
Examples:- the report details proposals to improve public transport
assign (someone) to undertake a particular task
Short Definition:assign to particular task
Examples:- the ships were detailed to keep watch
clean (a motor vehicle) thoroughly.
Short Definition:clean motor vehicle thoroughly
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