elaboration
noun/ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃn/
/ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃn/
[uncountable, countable]- a detailed explanation or description of something
- the elaboration of an idea
- The importance of the plan needs no further elaboration.
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- the development of a complicated or detailed plan, idea, etc.
- Further discussion led to the elaboration of new policy principles.
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