Elicitation

Pronunciation: /ˈiɫaɪˈsaɪteɪʃən/

Elicitation (noun)

  1. The process of asking questions to get answers or information from someone.
  2. The act of bringing out a reaction, feeling, or response from people.
  3. In software work, the process of finding and collecting what users need from a system.

Examples

  • The interview used elicitation to get information from the witness.
  • Good elicitation helps the team get information quickly.