Detailing

noun, verb

noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A thorough description or explanation. countable, uncountable

    "Less successful are the flotsam-y parts of the book — the arbitrary releases about Ebbesmeyer’s career struggles or the detailings of one too many garbage finds."

  2. 2
    an individualized description of a particular instance wordnet
  3. 3
    An assignment to someone to undertake a particular task. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    An ornamentation or decoration on something that has been constructed. countable, uncountable

    "a dress with elaborate neck detailings"

  5. 5
    A careful and thorough cleaning and refurbishing of an automobile, aircraft, boat, etc. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of detail form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms
breakdownenumerationitemizationnarrationparsingparticularisation

Example

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"Businesses often have a list of 5-10 'mission statements' featured in their brochures, on their websites or hanging in their office detailing the values they hold as a form of communication to their employees, their clients and the public."

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people's detailing

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