spell out

US /spel aʊt/
UK /spel aʊt/
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1.

to say or write the letters of a word in the correct order

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Can you please spell out your name for me?
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He had to spell out the complex term for the audience.
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enumerateitemizelistdetailspecify
2.

to explain something clearly and in detail

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The instructions spell out exactly what you need to do.
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The report spells out the risks involved in the project.
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clarifyelucidateexplicateexpoundarticulate
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