Noun
1. an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole;
"several of the details are similar""a point of information"2. a small part that can be considered separately from the whole;
"it was perfect in all details"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"