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Definition of elaboration noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

elaboration

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