detailing
noun
de·tail·ing
ˈdē-ˌtāl-iŋ 
: the act, process, or result of detailing something: such as
a
: small design elements
It's subtle, like detailing on an expensive suit.—
Patricia Leigh Brown
Patricia Leigh BrownAbout a thousand people are crammed into the Cabaret Metro, a funky old theater with a balcony overlooking a ballroom floor and a grand stage trimmed with wedding-cake detailing.—Doug Simmons
Doug SimmonsThe unsophisticated nature of the detailing and construction indicates that these chairs were made by an untrained craftsman, but over-all they suggest an awareness of high style furniture.—Page Talbott
Page Talbott
b
: the reporting or recounting of details in describing something
… a bit too much detailing of Strauss's marital relations …—Judith Crist
Judith CristThe above is not a precise detailing of the Japanese consensus; public opinion varies widely, …—Paul Blustein
Paul BlusteinPeccavi is billed as "a haven for the health-conscious gourmet," but I found the detailing of calories per dish and the abstemiousness of even the salads to be the sort of penance I'd rather not repeat.—Andy Birsh
Andy Birsh
c
: the meticulous cleaning and refurbishing of an automobile
While some owners prefer to clean their own vehicle, a complete auto detailing may be worth the cost, especially when done by professionals.—Doug Bonderud
Doug BonderudExamples of detailing in a Sentence
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Galileo’s Bar From a seat at Galileo’s Bar, guests can see the opulent spiral staircases and a ceiling styled like an oil painting, framed by metal detailing.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The time from start to completion varies depending on the detailing involved.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
The diamond-cut detailing on the lid adds even more class.
—PC Magazine, 9 May 2025
Stylish accents, like a braided upper with textured detailing, add a touch of femininity, while the modest 3-inch heel provides a little bit of height without straining your ankles.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The time from start to completion varies depending on the detailing involved.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
The diamond-cut detailing on the lid adds even more class.
—PC Magazine, 9 May 2025
Stylish accents, like a braided upper with textured detailing, add a touch of femininity, while the modest 3-inch heel provides a little bit of height without straining your ankles.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for detailing
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“Detailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detailing. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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