Lexic.us

Definition of Spell out

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. "We had to spell out our names for the police officer"

Definition of Spell out

1. Verb. (transitive) To form (a word) from its component letters. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To explain in a simple and understandable manner. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spell Out

speleothem speleothems spelk spelks spell spell-check spell-checker spell-off spell-offs spell-work

spell check spell checker spell checkers spell off spell offs spell out (current term) spell work spellable spellathon spellathons

spellbind spellbinder spellbinders spellbinding spellbindingly spellbinds spellbook spellbooks spellbound spellcaster

Literary usage of Spell out

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"The assumption is that spell out by itself strongly implies an explanation ... To “spell out the details” or “spell out in detail” is simply to explain the ..."

2. Principles of Electrical Engineering by Harold Pender (1911)
"Metre-kilogrammes Microfarad Ohms Per m-kg. spell out spell out s]>cll out Percentage Pounds Power-factor Revolutions per minute Seconds Square per cent, ..."

3. Bulletin by School of Mines and Metallurgy, University of Missouri (1920)
"spell out Fort and Mount in proper names, as Fort Worth, Fort Scott, ... spell out the titles when used before the surname only, as Doctor Brown, ..."

4. The Practice of Journalism, a Treatise on Newspaper Making by Walter Williams, Frank L. Martin (1911)
"spell out when used before the surname only, as Doctor Jones, Professor Smith. 4. ... Always spell out names of the days. 7. Never abbreviate proper names, ..."

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