Spell out

verb

To clearly explain or describe something in detail.

Could you spell out your plan for the project?
Visual representation of "spell out" - To clearly explain or describe something in detail.

Often appears as...

  • spell out the details
  • spell out the plan
verb

To state the letters of a word in order.

Can you spell out your last name, please?
Visual representation of "spell out" - To state the letters of a word in order.

Often appears as...

  • spell out your name
  • spell out the word
verb

To result in; to lead to a specified outcome.

The team's lack of discipline may spell out disaster in the match.
Visual representation of "spell out" - To result in; to lead to a specified outcome.

Often appears as...

  • spell out disaster
  • spell out success

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To clearly explain or describe something in detail.

Could you spell out your plan for the project?
Visual representation of "spell out" - To clearly explain or describe something in detail.

Often appears as...

  • spell out the details
  • spell out the plan
verb

To state the letters of a word in order.

Can you spell out your last name, please?
Visual representation of "spell out" - To state the letters of a word in order.

Often appears as...

  • spell out your name
  • spell out the word
verb

To result in; to lead to a specified outcome.

The team's lack of discipline may spell out disaster in the match.
Visual representation of "spell out" - To result in; to lead to a specified outcome.

Often appears as...

  • spell out disaster
  • spell out success

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "spell out"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Detailing Plans

Use when you need someone to explain a complex idea with more specifics.

Illustration for Detailing Plans
Please spell out how the system will handle errors.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Requesting Clarity

When instructions are unclear, ask someone to 'spell out' the steps.

Illustration for Requesting Clarity
I'm lost; could you spell out the directions again?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Assumptions

It ensures that all parties have a shared understanding without assuming.

Illustration for Avoid Assumptions
To avoid confusion, spell out who is responsible for each task.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Detailing Plans

Use when you need someone to explain a complex idea with more specifics.

Illustration for Detailing Plans
Please spell out how the system will handle errors.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Requesting Clarity

When instructions are unclear, ask someone to 'spell out' the steps.

Illustration for Requesting Clarity
I'm lost; could you spell out the directions again?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Assumptions

It ensures that all parties have a shared understanding without assuming.

Illustration for Avoid Assumptions
To avoid confusion, spell out who is responsible for each task.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Detailing Plans

Use when you need someone to explain a complex idea with more specifics.

Illustration for Detailing Plans
Please spell out how the system will handle errors.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Requesting Clarity

When instructions are unclear, ask someone to 'spell out' the steps.

Illustration for Requesting Clarity
I'm lost; could you spell out the directions again?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid Assumptions

It ensures that all parties have a shared understanding without assuming.

Illustration for Avoid Assumptions
To avoid confusion, spell out who is responsible for each task.
Visual representation of the word "Spell out"

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