detailing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of detailing
First recorded in 1970–75; detail ( def. 13 ) + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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And the building's entire facade – with its unique form and intricate detailing - will be showcased with new lights, allowing passersby to admire it at night.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Presented to and approved by the County of Los Angeles, the documents outline studio, theme park and hotel expansion plans, detailing requirements such as as height, noise and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Telling me your overall retirement balance is $1.3 million is fine, but detailing the breakdown of your various accounts to the dime and what funds you’re invested in is too much.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
His co-writer, Hilary Beard, said that he insisted in detailing his infidelity in the book as a cautionary tale to demonstrate what his behavior did to his family and his business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Though she was calm at the outset of our interview, she became increasingly emotional as she started detailing the events surrounding he case.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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