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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In the coming year, Powell spelled out SCU's agenda, promoting three areas:
Federal and private investments in unclassified UAP science research by academia and the scientific community.
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Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Chances are your state or city has spelled out rules about riding them.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Dec. 2024
For many, this spells out disaster both for the long-term viability of AI and the environment.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
What's next: If all goes according to plan, D.C. can formally begin negotiations with franchise owner Josh Harris and co.
In the new year, a term sheet agreement between D.C. and the franchise could spell out the broad parameters of a stadium deal, including the extent of public funding.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Chances are your state or city has spelled out rules about riding them.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Dec. 2024
For many, this spells out disaster both for the long-term viability of AI and the environment.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
What's next: If all goes according to plan, D.C. can formally begin negotiations with franchise owner Josh Harris and co.
In the new year, a term sheet agreement between D.C. and the franchise could spell out the broad parameters of a stadium deal, including the extent of public funding.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spell%20out. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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