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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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Applegate in March released “You With the Sad Eyes,” detailing everything from her unstable childhood to her decades-spanning acting career and the health issues that have plagued it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Paramount is detailing new shows and technological improvements to advertisers this week, aiming to boost its streaming services Paramount+ and Pluto TV.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 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 description notes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

At Royal Hill we saw documents in Chinese, recovered from the rubble, detailing the punishments for failing to meet targets.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Larson passed over an old National Geographic that showed the architectural detailing of some ancient Mesoamerican temples.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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