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   De·tach·ment

   /dəˈtaCHm(ə)nt/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state of being objective or aloof: "he felt a sense of detachment from what was going on" Similar objectivitydispassiondispassionatenessdisinterestindifferencealoofnessremotenessdistanceopen-mindednessneutralitylack of biaslack of prejudiceimpartialityfairnessfair-mindednessequitabilityeven-handednessunselfishnessOpposite biasinvolvement
   • 2. a group of troops, aircraft, or ships sent away on a separate mission: "a detachment of Marines" Similar unitdetailsquadtroopcontingentoutfittask forcecrewpatrolsectionformationsquadronflightdivisionplatooncompanycorpsregimentbrigadebattalionforcegarrisonlegion
   • ▪ a party of people similarly separated from a larger group: "a truck containing a detachment of villagers"
   • 3. the action or process of detaching; separation: "structural problems resulted in cracking and detachment of the wall" Similar looseningdisconnectionunfasteningdisengagementpartingseparationuncouplingremovalloosinguntyingunhitchingundoingunhookingunbuttoningunzippingfreeingseveringpulling offcutting offhacking offchopping offpruningbreaking offdisunitingOpposite attachment

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from French détachement, from détacher ‘to detach’ (see detach).

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdetachment noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   • Cached

   [countable] a group of soldiers, ships, etc. sent away from a larger group, especially to do special duties. a detachment of artillery. Extra Examples. Topics War and conflict c2. [uncountable] the act of detaching something; the process of being detached from something. to suffer detachment of the retina. Word Origin.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDETACHMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • Cached

   a group of soldiers who are separated from the main group in order to perform a particular duty: military detachment A military detchment was sent to the island to provide support. detachment of A detachment of Italian soldiers was sent to the area. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Parts of armies & groups of servicemen. baggage train.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › detachmentDetachment - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of detachment. noun. avoiding emotional involvement. synonyms: withdrawal. see more. noun. the state of being isolated or detached. synonyms: insularism, insularity, insulation. see more. noun. the act of releasing from an attachment or connection. synonyms: disengagement. see more. noun. coming apart. synonyms: breakup, separation.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDETACHMENT definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   • Cached

   1 day ago · 1. a detaching; separation. 2. a. the sending of troops or ships on special service. b. a unit of troops separated from a larger unit for special duty. c. a small permanent unit organized for special service. 3. the state of being disinterested, impartial, or aloof. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › detachmentDetachment - definition of detachment by The Free Dictionary

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   • Cached

   detachment. ( dɪˈtætʃmənt) n. 1. indifference to other people or to one's surroundings; aloofness. 2. (Psychology) freedom from self-interest or bias; disinterest. 3. the act of disengaging or separating something. 4. the condition of being disengaged or separated; disconnection. 5. (Military) military.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDETACHMENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   • Cached

   Apr 1, 2018 · noun. uk / dɪˈtætʃmənt / us. detachment noun (FEELINGS) Add to word list. a feeling of not being involved in a situation: He spoke with cool detachment. detachment noun (SOLDIERS) a small group of soldiers with a particular job to do. (Definition of detachment from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishdetachment noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   • Cached

   noun. /dɪˈtætʃmənt/ [uncountable] the state of not being involved in something in an emotional or personal way He answered with an air of detachment. She felt a sense of detachment from what was going on. opposite involvement. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?