Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tease-out

verb
/tiːz aʊt/
Definition
To extract or draw out information or details gradually or carefully.
Examples
  • The detective had to tease out the truth from the suspect’s convoluted story.
  • Researchers worked hard to tease out the underlying patterns from the data.
  • During the interview, she managed to tease out some interesting insights about the project.
Meaning
The phrase ‘tease out’ refers to the process of carefully extracting or uncovering information that may not be immediately obvious.
Synonyms
  • extract
  • draw out
  • elicit
  • reveal
  • uncover