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detailer

American  
[dee-tey-ler] / ˈdi teɪ lər /

noun

  1. a manufacturer's representative who calls on customers to supply information on products and visits stores to monitor sales and replenish stock.


Etymology

Origin of detailer

1785–95, for an earlier sense; detail + -er 1

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Wash grills and smokers then blast them to a spot-free finish like a car detailer.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 2, 2025

Local car guys started hanging out at the carwash, named the New York Motor Club, and Mr. Kosilla gained a reputation for being a master detailer.

From New York Times Oct. 30, 2021

I got a call from my human resources professional, we call them a detailer in the Navy.

From MSNBC Oct. 16, 2019

Before Doyle was a master detailer, his fascination with aircraft began when he was a 13-year-old boy growing up in a tough neighborhood outside of Los Angeles.

From Seattle Times Jul. 18, 2018

Tyson, the outgoing detailer and a former running back and football teammate of Reggie, explained the ropes.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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