detailing
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: detailings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A thorough description or explanation.
Noun
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An assignment to someone to undertake a particular task.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “detailing” mean?
A thorough description or explanation.
Is “detailing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.