Usage Note
Esplicitare is a formal verb meaning to state something clearly that was previously implied or assumed. It is widely used in academic and bureaucratic Italian where English might say 'to specify' or 'to articulate'. The corresponding adjective esplicito ('explicit') is more common in everyday speech.
Examples
"È necessario esplicitare i criteri di valutazione."
Natural Translation
It is necessary to spell out the evaluation criteria.
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