Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun description of something in detail.
- noun Thorough cleaning, esp. of the interior of automobiles.
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- verb Present participle of
detail . - noun gerund of
detail
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun an individualized description of a particular instance
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Examples
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Buyer beware: Each product has a label detailing its positive attributes -- but little or no information about negative impacts or room for improvement.
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It will be industry's first building product transparency label detailing the complete make-up of a product, highlighting critical lifecycle information and potential human health impacts.
Andy Mannle: New "Ingredient" Label for Buildings Launches at Greenbuild Andy Mannle 2011
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What if we have concluded that Johnson's strengths as a writer don't lie in detailing the "extraordinarily rich and complex inner lives" of his characters?
Book Reviewing 2010
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Under Fenty, progress was made in detailing and addressing the poor management and record-keeping associated with federal grants that earned the District a “high-risk” designation.
Keeping the D.C. schools on track washingtonpost.com editors 2010
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Coyote has done an excellent service in detailing the reality of this necessity and you a service in reminding of it.
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NBC, in detailing its Super Bowl coverage Wednesday, gave teams more incentive: The victor will get its trophy presented by NBC's Dan Patrick.
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A colored tee with cute detailing is just as easy to put on than a white one.
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Alexander insists that he remains close with the pop star after their infamous 55-hour marriage in 2004 and that Spears is reaching out to him with texts, emails and phone calls detailing violent beatings at the hands of the man who helped resurrect her career.
Britney Spears: Jason Trawick Beat Me, She Reportedly Tells Jason Alexander The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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Alexander insists that he remains close with the pop star after their infamous 55-hour marriage in 2004 and that Spears is reaching out to him with texts, emails and phone calls detailing violent beatings at the hands of the man who helped resurrect her career.
Jason Alexander Claims Britney Spears Beaten By Boyfriend Jordan Zakarin 2010
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Alexander insists that he remains close with the pop star after their infamous 55-hour marriage in 2004 and that Spears is reaching out to him with texts, emails and phone calls detailing violent beatings at the hands of the man who helped resurrect her career.
Britney Spears: Jason Trawick Beat Me, She Reportedly Tells Jason Alexander The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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