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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The letter spells out five recommendations to improve America’s weather forecasting infrastructure, such as collecting far more observations and modernizing alert systems.
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Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
The agreement spells out the rules of engagement during the two-year-long period between council approval and the close of escrow, and lays the foundation for the parties to enter into the actual ground lease once escrow closes.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
The Flock transparency portal linked to in the city’s website spells out what is detected (license plates, vehicles) and what isn’t (facial recognition, people, gender, race).
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 19 July 2025
The agreement also spells out that the district will complete a one-hour training and that the board will review its policies on open meetings and public comment, both led by legal counsel not involved in the advice rendered June 2.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025
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Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
The agreement spells out the rules of engagement during the two-year-long period between council approval and the close of escrow, and lays the foundation for the parties to enter into the actual ground lease once escrow closes.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
The Flock transparency portal linked to in the city’s website spells out what is detected (license plates, vehicles) and what isn’t (facial recognition, people, gender, race).
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 19 July 2025
The agreement also spells out that the district will complete a one-hour training and that the board will review its policies on open meetings and public comment, both led by legal counsel not involved in the advice rendered June 2.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spell%20out. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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