detailing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of detailing
First recorded in 1970–75; detail ( def. 13 ) + -ing 1
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Pearlman says he tried to contact Marriott to complain but didn’t get through to anyone until a LinkedIn post he wrote detailing his grievances went viral.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
While Montevidoni, the lead ATF agent on the case, spent hours detailing Rinderknecht’s discussions with an AI chatbot, Haney pointed out he never asked ChatGPT for advice to plot a fire.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
“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
The article seemed straightforward enough, detailing how Google had managed to hire legendary technologist Louis Monier away from eBay, where he was heading advanced technology.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
