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[dih-teyl, dee-teyl, dih-teyl, dee-teyl] / dɪˈteɪl, ˈdi teɪl, dɪˈteɪl, ˈdi teɪl /
NOUN
feature, specific aspect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
article design element fact part plan schedule structure thing
STRONG
ABCs accessory component count cue dope factor fraction item minutia nicety nitty-gritty particular peculiarity point portion respect singularity specialty specification technicality trait trivia triviality
WEAK
brass tacks chapter and verse circumstantiality fine point meat and potatoes minor point nuts and bolts
Antonyms
STRONG
entirety generality generalization whole
NOUN
military troop
Synonyms
STRONG
KP army assignment body detachment duty fatigue force organization party squad unit
WEAK
kitchen police special force
Antonyms
STRONG
spirit
WEAK
whole
VERB
specify, make clear
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze delineate depict describe enumerate lay out portray recount relate reveal set forth spell out stipulate summarize tell uncover
STRONG
catalog circumstantiate communicate designate elaborate embellish epitomize exhibit individualize itemize narrate particularize produce recapitulate recite rehearse report show specialize spread
WEAK
fly speck get down to brass tacks quote chapter and verse sweat details
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal confuse cover hide mix up suppress
STRONG
simplify
WEAK
misrepresent withhold
VERB
assign specific task
Synonyms
STRONG
allocate appoint charge commission delegate detach send
Antonyms
STRONG
keep
WEAK
hide misrepresent suppress withhold

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Scientists analyzed both broad patterns of association -- defined by sharks staying within one body length of each other -- and more detailed interactions such as "lead-follow" behavior and parallel swimming.

From Science Daily

By combining telescope observations with detailed models of planetary interiors and atmospheres, they were able to infer what is happening deep inside the planet.

From Science Daily

Milton declined to comment on details included in the investor documents.

From The Wall Street Journal

The union, in a statement released Tuesday, did not detail the accusations against Chavez but said they were concerning enough for the organization to take action.

From Los Angeles Times

The identity of the body was a mystery to police over the weekend, with the force seeking the public's help by sharing detail about distinctive tattoos.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.