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

Two officials who viewed that ICE investigative report or were briefed by the agency additionally told the Tribune that the facility had no policy detailing when or how contractors can use force.

From Salon

Around the same time, a different Google engineer in India was taking photos of information on his computer detailing a next-generation chip going in Google’s Pixel phones.

From The Wall Street Journal

The items up for sale include six letters to Rice detailing everything from compliments on alterations made to Christie's clothing by Rice and details of payments for said alterations.

From BBC

Discovery, Paramount and Disney have all sent individual cease and desist letters, detailing the unauthorized reproduction of each of the studios’ copyrighted intellectual property.

From Los Angeles Times

The Park Service announcement detailing the change at Arches encouraged visitors to arrive early or come late and to be flexible when enjoying the park.

From The Wall Street Journal

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