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spell out

/sp/E/l_/AU/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. make explicit; specify in detail

    verb.communication

    Examples
    You should spell out your demands.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. spell fully and without abbreviating

    verb.creation

    Examples
    Can you spell out your middle name instead of just giving the initial?

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

    verb.communication

    Examples
    We had to spell out our names for the police officer.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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