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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Of course, all of this is spelled out in the recipe for you.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
James believes the brand’s uniqueness is spelled out in its name.
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If the renovations go beyond what the law spells out and allows, Super said, his moves would be unconstitutional.
—Nathan Lee, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
That requirement is spelled out in the membership agreement NDSU signed Monday, which will take effect July 1.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
James believes the brand’s uniqueness is spelled out in its name.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
If the renovations go beyond what the law spells out and allows, Super said, his moves would be unconstitutional.
—Nathan Lee, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
That requirement is spelled out in the membership agreement NDSU signed Monday, which will take effect July 1.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spell%20out. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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