- present participle of detail.
detailing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of detailing
First recorded in 1970–75; detail ( def. 13 ) + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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In 2016 a leaflet came through the door, detailing UWP and what Long could offer.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
The probe was triggered in September when the “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast aired an episode detailing a contract Leonard received from Aspiration, a self-described “socially-conscious and sustainable banking services and investment products” firm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
While tickets are now fully digital, the accessibility team did send out a helpful printed leaflet detailing the facilities we would have access to.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Along with detailing public resources to keep cool, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani stressed on social media that the "power grid is working overtime to keep us cool."
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Finally, when I had finished detailing my cluttered room at home, he paused instead of responding with another question.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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