Detailing Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms detailing American [dee-tey-ling] / ˈdi teɪ lɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of thoroughly cleaning the interior and exterior of a vehicle and doing minor repairs to improve its appearance.

   auto detailing.

Etymology

Origin of detailing

First recorded in 1970–75; detail ( def. 13 ) + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Records of a volcano’s history are a bare minimum Rocky Crandell and Don Mullineaux had done an excellent job detailing how Mount St. Helens behaved in previous eruptions.

From Literature

A juror who spoke to The Times outside court said Bovino’s testimony detailing his account of the alleged assault had “no impact” on their decision.

From Los Angeles Times

More employers are using software to scan for keywords, and applicants are responding with longer entries detailing their impact.

From The Wall Street Journal

Governments at every level struggle with the concept of detailing what the “return on investment” is for public spending.

From Los Angeles Times

Handwritten notes on “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” illustrate how he drew on his espionage experience to create the fictional Soviet spymaster Karla, detailing tactics for disguising undercover work and infiltrating British intelligence as a mole.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• concert
• musical
• presentation
• reading
• recitation
• rehearsal

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