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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The collar of the long-sleeve jacket, with zipper detailing, also included contrasting fabric on the collar.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
Additional detailing included paisley patterns towards the bottom of the gown, which further alludes to the artist’s attachment to Cowboy Carter and the American West.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
The various takes on nude ranged from the subtle (see Madison Beer’s divine strapless gown and the sheer detailing of Shakira’s Etro dress) to the not-so-subtle.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
From the brand’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection, the navy suit features subtle gold detailing and is oversized with an extended shoulder, though the look still feels relatable, Mandelkorn says.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
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Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
Additional detailing included paisley patterns towards the bottom of the gown, which further alludes to the artist’s attachment to Cowboy Carter and the American West.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
The various takes on nude ranged from the subtle (see Madison Beer’s divine strapless gown and the sheer detailing of Shakira’s Etro dress) to the not-so-subtle.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
From the brand’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection, the navy suit features subtle gold detailing and is oversized with an extended shoulder, though the look still feels relatable, Mandelkorn says.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Detailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detailing. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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