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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- 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.