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to spell out
[phrase form: spell]
01
to clearly and explicitly explain something
Transitive: to spell out sth
02
to audibly recite the sequence of letters that form a word, name, or a phrase
Transitive: to spell out a word
spell out
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Example
The report spelled out the reasons for the company's decline, providing a detailed analysis of the contributing factors.
He spelled out his expectations for the project, outlining specific goals and deliverables.
The linguist spelled out the indigenous word, explaining its phonetics and cultural significance.
In formal writing, it is important to spell out the term before using its abbreviation.
He spelled out the password for his friend, making sure there was no confusion during the login process.