spell out Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb make explicit; specify in detail
   
   • You should spell out your demands
2. verb spell fully and without abbreviating
   
   • Can you spell out your middle name instead of just giving the initial?
3. verb orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
   spell.
   
   • How do you spell this word?" "We had to spell out our names for the police officer

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