explicit as to

Frequency: 5.53.2 per million words

A slightly more formal way to be clear about a specific point or question.

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Examples (10)

  • She told him he needed to improve, without being explicit as to how.
  • The contract was explicit as to the payment terms and deadlines.
  • The professor was not explicit as to which topics would be on the exam.
  • The manager remained explicit as to the company's expectations for performance.
  • The guidelines are explicit as to what behavior is acceptable in the workplace.
  • He was deliberately vague and not explicit as to his future plans.
  • The policy document is explicit as to the consequences of violations.
  • She was quite explicit as to her requirements for the project.
  • The instructions were not explicit as to how long the process would take.
  • The board was explicit as to their reasons for rejecting the proposal.