1
: small decorative parts : details added to a building, piece of clothing, etc.
the building's fine architectural detailing
a bowl with gold detailing
2
US
: the act or process of thoroughly cleaning a car in an attempt to make it look new
called also (British) valeting
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“Detailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/detailing. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.
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