elicitation
/ɪˌlɪsəˈteɪʃən/
noun
- The act of drawing out or bringing forth information, a response, or a reaction from someone.
- During the interview, the detective used gentle elicitation to get the witness to recall more details.
- The teacher's careful questioning led to the elicitation of thoughtful answers from the shy student.
- The survey was designed for the elicitation of honest opinions about the new park.
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