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noun

Definition of detailsnext
plural of detail
1
as in items
a separate part in a list, account, or series every detail was accounted for

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as in facts
a single piece of information didn't leave out a single detail in his police report on the burglary

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as in detachments
a small military unit with a special task or function the officer sent out a detail to patrol the perimeter of the compound

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as in jobs
a specific task with which a person or group is charged the soldier was placed on guard detail at the border crossing

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details

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verb

present tense third-person singular of detail
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as in stations
to assign to a place or position once again he was detailed to guard duty

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as in names
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty the new assistant was detailed to accompany the boss on the business trip

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as in lists
to specify one after another detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea

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  1. items
  2. facts
  3. things
  4. missions
  5. appoints
  6. outlines
  7. assignments
  8. squads
Noun
  • The platform already hosts over 120 high-quality items, giving users a solid range of options to kick-start their creativity.
    William Mullane, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The latter saw push back from some customers who railed against the lack of menu items actually priced at $1, the outlet reported.
    Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of items
Noun
  • The consensus on the facts is clear and consensus on facts is hard won.
    Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Providing the attorney with full and open disclosure of the facts enables the attorney to provide effective representation which would not otherwise be possible.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of facts
Noun
  • But subtle little things — developments unlikely to make headlines – can also be big winners.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Dec. 2024
  • But now things are getting even more messy.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of things
Noun
  • Such flexibility offers these institutions a way to work with populists without undermining their broader missions.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But most notably, the announcement of the delays to the Artemis missions comes at a time of flux for NASA.
    Andrew Jones, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Verb
  • The clerk appoints lawmakers from each party as tellers to tally the votes before the roll call begins.
    Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Hence, the mayors of Hartford and East Hartford are part of the 14-member board and the Hartford mayor appoints two additional members (a city employee and a resident).
    Dennis Barone, Hartford Courant, 27 Dec. 2024
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Verb
  • The county’s long-term Tourism Master Plan, which outlines a 20-year vision for sustainable tourism development, aims to retain the growth experienced during the years after the COVID-19 pandemic and continue building on that momentum.
    Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
  • In this political analysis, Carter — who paved the way for the Camp David Accords — outlines the historical and religious context behind the conflict and tensions in the Middle East.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of outlines
Noun
  • Her House committee assignments have not been announced.
    Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Their assignments at the base did not overlap, officials told the Associated Press.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of assignments
Noun
  • The 18-year-old found himself in the awkward position of being left out of all Chelsea squads, at senior and academy level, for two months while talks over a new deal showed little sign of reaching a positive conclusion.
    Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Three American League East squads have been connected to Hernández, including the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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