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[ ˈdiːteɪlɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

construction

The act of describing or explaining in detail. A detailed description or account of something.

Synonyms

description, elaboration, explanation

Examples of usage

  • She wrote a detailing of the events leading up to the accident.
  • The detailing of the building's architecture was impressive.
Context #2 | Verb

cleaning

To clean or decorate (something) with intricate patterns or designs. To add decorative elements or finishing touches.

Synonyms

decorate, embellish, ornament

Examples of usage

  • She spent hours detailing the car to make it shine.
  • The artist meticulously detailed every corner of the painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "detailing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 detalhamento

🇮🇳 विस्तार

🇩🇪 Detaillierung

🇮🇩 perincian

🇺🇦 деталізація

🇵🇱 szczegółowość

🇯🇵 詳細

🇫🇷 détaillage

🇪🇸 detallado

🇹🇷 detaylandırma

🇰🇷 세부사항

🇸🇦 تفصيل

🇨🇿 detailování

🇸🇰 detailovanie

🇨🇳 详细

🇸🇮 podrobnosti

🇮🇸 smáatriði

🇰🇿 нақтылау

🇬🇪 დეტალიზება

🇦🇿 ətraflı məlumat

🇲🇽 detallado

Etymology

The word 'detailing' originates from the verb 'detail', which comes from Old French 'detail' meaning 'small piece or part'. The use of 'detailing' in the context of construction and cleaning gained popularity in the 20th century, emphasizing the importance of intricate descriptions and decorations.

See also: detail, detailed, detailer.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,227, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.