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
Examples of spell out in a Sentence
the dating applicant spelled out exactly what she wanted in a man
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But the text of the bill does not spell out how onerous the reimbursement process will be for a tourist wishing to reclaim the $250 fee.
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The statement hasn’t been followed up with specific guidance spelled out, so communities will have to wait to understand how the words translate to actions, said David Donatti, senior staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
Lopez piled on the glamour with a pair of large aviator shades and layered necklaces, including one with her name spelled out in bold letters.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 July 2025
The 6-3 high court decision doesn’t directly address whether birthright citizenship, which is spelled out in the 14th Amendment, applies to the children of immigrants.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The statement hasn’t been followed up with specific guidance spelled out, so communities will have to wait to understand how the words translate to actions, said David Donatti, senior staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
Lopez piled on the glamour with a pair of large aviator shades and layered necklaces, including one with her name spelled out in bold letters.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 July 2025
The 6-3 high court decision doesn’t directly address whether birthright citizenship, which is spelled out in the 14th Amendment, applies to the children of immigrants.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spell%20out. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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