detailer

American

[dee-tey-ler] / ˈdi teɪ lər /

noun

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

Example Sentences

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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

But the same perfectionist streak that makes Mr. Kosilla a top detailer has also made him a frustrated small business owner.

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

The detailers, who volunteer to work on the aircraft, were selected by Renny Doyle, considered a master detailer of aircraft.

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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