Definition of Elaboration

the addition of more detail to what has already been said or written

Examples of Elaboration in a sentence

Elaboration on the topic will help me better understand what it takes to complete an electrical circuit.  🔊

The woman was given a simple pink slip with no further elaboration or reasoning for why she was fired.  🔊

By listening to my teacher’s elaboration on gravity, I finally understand how this type of force works.  🔊

The essay paragraph wasn’t detailed enough and needed more elaboration by the writer.  🔊

Despite the salesman’s full description of the product, the possible buyer felt she needed more of an elaboration before committing to a purchase.  🔊

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