Meaning of the word "tease out" in English

What does "tease out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tease out

US /tiːz aʊt/
UK /tiːz aʊt/

Phrasal Verb

to extract information or a solution from a difficult or complex situation, often with effort

Example:
It took a lot of effort to tease out the truth from the conflicting statements.
Can you help me tease out the main themes from this complex data set?