1. the process of developing or presenting something in detail
2. a detailed explanation or description that adds more information

Examples

• The teacher asked for elaboration on the student’s thesis statement.
• Her elaboration of the plan helped everyone understand the details.
• The report needs more elaboration in the conclusion section.
• Without further elaboration, the proposal seemed incomplete.
• The scientist’s elaboration of the theory took several pages.
• Can you provide some elaboration on your previous comment?
• The elaboration of the design required additional meetings.