Synonyms of detailing

detailing

verb

present participle of detail

1

as in posting

to assign to a place or position

once again he was detailed to guard duty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• posting
• appointing
• placing
• setting
• stationing
• positioning

2

as in nominating

to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty

the new assistant was detailed to accompany the boss on the business trip

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nominating
• appointing
• naming
• constituting
• assigning
• commissioning
• attaching
• designating
• placing
• authorizing
• creating
• delegating
• choosing
• inducting
• electing
• selecting
• installing
• instituting
• crowning
• ordaining
• drafting
• inaugurating
• making
• consecrating
• anointing
• investing
• voting (in)
• instating
• deputing
• deputizing
• singling (out)
• handpicking
• enthroning
• throning
• destining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismissing
• firing
• discharging
• expelling
• removing
• throwing out
• displacing
• ejecting
• overthrowing
• ousting
• deposing
• evicting
• unseating
• dethroning
• unmaking
• uncrowning
• blackballing

3

as in listing

to specify one after another

detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• listing
• reciting
• outlining
• itemizing
• enumerating
• ticking (off)
• mentioning
• rehearsing
• cataloging
• citing
• numerating
• reeling off
• figuring
• tabulating
• calculating
• charting
• tallying
• estimating
• computing
• inventorying
• graphing
• naming
• diagramming
• reckoning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• generalizing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of detailing

The news was reported by Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic on Saturday, detailing that NASCAR Cup Series teams will soon be able to take advantage of double the amount of practice time before races on race weekends. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

This drawstring pair earned a spot on my wishlist because of its floral cutout detailing at the ankles, which sets it apart from standard breezy pants. — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 17 July 2026

Then be sure to read our guide detailing how to image shooting stars, along with our roundups of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 July 2026

There is no verified, publicly available information detailing players in the Spain or Argentina squads with historical airway problems. — Leon Imber, New York Times, 17 July 2026

The season two problem narrative was sparked by a recent Bloomberg story detailing steep viewing declines for several shows in their second seasons, among them Beef, The Four Seasons and One Piece. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

The miniskirt was complemented by rope detailing around the hem. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

Turned wood posts are a subtle way to achieve that four-poster look, especially when paired with the curved detailing on the headboard. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

After unearthing news articles and videos detailing prior allegations made about Smith’s behavior toward other children in Illinois and Indiana, the parents contacted police, prompting the criminal investigation and charges. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026