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Definition of detailing

detailing

/dɪˈteɪ.lɪŋ/
de · tail · ing

Plural:detailings
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Adjective:detailed
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Past Simple:detailed
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Past Participle:detailed
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Present Participle:detailing
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detailing Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To give full information about or describe item by item (present participle of detail).

Example

"The auditor published a comprehensive report detailing the company's annual expenditures."


2

To clean, polish, and refurbish (a motor vehicle) with thorough attention to every interior and exterior surface.

Example

"She spent Saturday afternoon detailing her sedan in the driveway."


3

To assign or appoint (personnel) to undertake a particular task or duty.

Example

"The commander issued an order detailing three officers to oversee the logistics operation."

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• noun

1

The thorough cleaning, polishing, and refurbishing of both the interior and exterior of a motor vehicle to produce a show-quality level of finish.

Example

"He took his vintage convertible to a specialist shop for professional auto detailing before the car show."


2

Small decorative features, trimmings, or structural elements on a building, garment, or manufactured object.

Example

"The Victorian townhouse is admired for its intricate woodwork and ornate iron detailing around the windows."


3

The act or process of describing, specifying, or setting out the individual particulars of something.

Example

"The careful detailing of every project milestone helped the engineering team stay on schedule."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Detailing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/detailing
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