piece out

The phrase "piece out" often refers to the act of adding components to complete or extend something, commonly used in various contexts such as construction, problem-solving, and information gathering.

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Definition

B2General

(common)To make something complete by adding missing parts.

Example

  • She pieced out the quilt with fabric scraps she found in the attic.

B2Problem-solving

(informal)To make sense of various pieces of information to form a coherent understanding.

Example

  • He tried to piece out the clues to solve the mystery.

B2Distribution

(common)To divide and distribute something into smaller portions.

Example

  • I will piece out the remaining supplies among the team members.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "piece out":

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