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.

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Etymology

Origin of detailing

First recorded in 1970–75; detail ( def. 13 ) + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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

Her 15-year-daughter Fidaa is thrilled, proudly detailing the new jeans, T-shirt and jacket her mother got her to mark the holiday.

From Barron's

“The World Is On the Move,” detailing global migration trends, won the New York Press Club award for Infographics in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal

Four or five paragraphs were devoted to detailing the theater design—Oriental deities, minarets, hanging rugs, burning incense.

From Literature

We were able to view the company's internal dashboard on his laptop, detailing the cases his specific trust and safety team was dealing with, and how it responded.

From BBC

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