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elicitation

/ɪˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does elicitation mean?

noun

The act of eliciting information or a response, typically through questioning or other means. The process of obtaining information or a response from someone.

Example

"The interviewer used various techniques of elicitation to gather more information from the witness."

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