# detailing

Pronunciation: say "DEE-tayl-ing" US /ˈditeɪlɪŋ/, UK /ˈdiːteɪlɪŋ/

## Noun

1. A careful, thorough cleaning and refurbishing of a vehicle such as a car, boat, or aircraft.
   - Simple: A deep cleaning and fixing up of a car, boat, or plane, inside and out.
   - _The detailing took three hours and left the upholstery looking brand new._
   - _Professional detailing includes waxing the exterior and shampooing the carpets._
3. Ornamentation or decorative work applied to something that has been built or made.
   - Simple: Decoration or fancy added parts on a building, piece of furniture, or clothing.
   - _The architect preserved the intricate detailing on the building's facade._
   - _Hand-carved detailing gave the cabinet its antique character._
4. A thorough description or explanation that lays out every part of something.
   - Simple: A full description that explains something step by step.
   - _The report's detailing of each expense reassured the board._
   - _Her detailing of the procedure was so precise that nothing was left unclear._
5. The act of assigning someone to carry out a particular task or duty.
   - Simple: The act of giving someone a particular job or task to do.
   - _The detailing of soldiers to kitchen duty rotated on a weekly basis._
   - _His detailing to the night shift came without any warning._

## Verb

2. Present participle of detail. — present participle and gerund of detail
   - Simple: The -ing form of detail. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _She is detailing her travel expenses for the accounting office._
   - _The witness spent an hour detailing the events of that night._

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