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detailing
[ dee-tey-ling ]
/ ˈdi teɪ lɪŋ /
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noun
the process of thoroughly cleaning the interior and exterior of a vehicle and doing minor repairs to improve its appearance: auto detailing.
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Origin of detailing
First recorded in 1970–75; detail (def. 13) + -ing1
Words nearby detailing
detachment of retina, detail, detail drawing, detailed, detailer, detailing, detain, detainee, detainer, detainment, detect
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