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  • present participle of detail.
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detailing

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[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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“From the moment you arrive, the home’s timeless Texas limestone facade, rich wood beams, and refined architectural detailing create an unmistakable sense of understated luxury,” the listing—which was held by Courtney Oldham of Compass—stated.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

In order to assess whether Trump’s lawsuit was valid, she ordered his personal attorneys and the DOJ to provide written explanations to the court detailing whether they were in conflict with each other.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Bill Gates’s public image has been shattered by Justice Department files detailing his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"We sat down and it was fantastic," said Leith, explaining he had "a big book" with every visit they'd ever made logged, detailing every tiny observation.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Three weeks later, the team returned to the village with an assignment from their superiors: file a report detailing the villagers’ improvement in self-defense.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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