spell out
verb
spelled out; spelling out; spells out
1
: to make plain
spelled out the orders in detail
2
: to write or print in letters and in full
numbers are to be spelled out
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Examples of spell out in a Sentence
the dating applicant spelled out exactly what she wanted in a man
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Badenoch has declined to spell out new policies for her party until 2027, preferring a roving and confrontational style in the meantime.
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Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
At Dior, the Chinese New Year capsule was spelled out across different collections.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
In a letter sent to both, MLB spelled out their actions.
—Maury Brown, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
In a statement yesterday, Brinker spelled out the traits the team will be looking for in a new GM — many of which involved the ability to scout talent and identify how college players will perform in the NFL.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
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Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
At Dior, the Chinese New Year capsule was spelled out across different collections.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
In a letter sent to both, MLB spelled out their actions.
—Maury Brown, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
In a statement yesterday, Brinker spelled out the traits the team will be looking for in a new GM — many of which involved the ability to scout talent and identify how college players will perform in the NFL.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spell%20out. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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