detailing

noun
UK: /ˈdiːteɪlɪŋ/
US: /ˈdiːteɪlɪŋ/

  1. The activity of carefully cleaning and polishing a vehicle.

    1. He spends hours detailing his car every weekend.
    2. Professional car detailing can significantly increase a vehicle's resale value; detailing is so important.
detailing verb

  1. Present participle of detail: To describe something completely, including all the facts.

    1. She is detailing her travel experiences in a new book.
    2. The report is detailing the recent financial losses the company has endured; detailing is the main goal.

  2. Present participle of detail: To assign someone to a specific task or duty.

    1. They are detailing security personnel to the main entrance.
    2. The captain is detailing several soldiers to guard the perimeter while we rest.
detailing adjective

  1. Relating to the act of thoroughly cleaning and improving the appearance of a vehicle.

    1. He owns a detailing business.
    2. The detailing process involves careful washing, polishing, and waxing of the car's exterior.

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The phonetic transcription of "detailing" is /ˈdiːteɪlɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈdiːteɪlɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "detailing": "He spends hours detailing his car every weekend.". More examples on the page.