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Tease out

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Analytical Skill

Use 'tease out' to indicate a process of careful analysis to understand complex matters.

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It took time to tease out the implications of the new study.
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Patience Required

'Tease out' often suggests a time-consuming process requiring patience and attention to detail.

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The editor had to tease out the main points from the lengthy article.
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Not Literal

When not referring to actual threads or fibers, 'tease out' is metaphorical for understanding complications.

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We need to tease out the factors contributing to climate change.
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