detailing
detailing · detailings
A thorough description or explanationA thorough description or explanation.
US/dɪtˈeɪlɪŋ/
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)A thorough description or explanation.
an individualized description of a particular instance
(countable, uncountable)An assignment to someone to undertake a particular task.
(countable, uncountable)An ornamentation or decoration on something that has been constructed.
a dress with elaborate neck detailings
(countable, uncountable)A careful and thorough cleaning and refurbishing of an automobile, aircraft, boat, etc.
Forms
plural: detailings| Singular | detailing |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- an individualized description of a particular instance:particularizationparticularisation
Word family
1 related wordsRelateddetail
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable