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tell (of)

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Definition of tell (of)

as in to indicate

to serve as a sign or symptom of his poor performance in the debate tells of too little preparation

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Ironically, the city name Orlando isn’t indicated at all in its airport’s code.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Points on the frontier represent efficient production, while points inside the frontier indicate underused resources.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026

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