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ELIF - Explain Like I'm Five. If you don't understand something, and want it explained in plain language that a five year old could understand. When you ask ELIF, it should prompt the communicator to be clear and concise, without making assumptions about your prior knowledge of any related topic. The explanation should not be condescending.
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