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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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Sharif on Saturday said he had a detailed telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian lasting over one hour, detailing Pakistan's "ongoing diplomatic outreach".

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

She also required the government to provide a report by April 6 detailing how it has complied with her ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Though the actor has not publicly addressed the brawl, in the days before the incident, he posted several videos detailing his struggles with jet lag.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

While detailing its private-credit exposure, for example, Deutsche Bank also said it was still looking to expand its private-credit offerings in its asset-management unit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

They weren't partial or biased, just very persuasive in detailing how organic brain damage, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder can conspire to create severe mental impairment.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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