illustrating
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɪɫəˌstɹeɪtɪŋ// UK //ˈɪləstɹˌeɪtɪŋ// il·lus·trat·ing
v. showing or explaining something clearly by using examples, pictures, or stories. You use this when you want to make a difficult idea easier to understand.
v. providing a clear explanation or example to clarify a point; serving as a visual or narrative demonstration of a concept.
He is illustrating his point with a simple diagram.
The speaker spent ten minutes illustrating the new safety protocols with real-life stories from the factory floor.
By illustrating the historical data through interactive charts, the researcher made the complex economic trends accessible to a non-specialist audience.
Usage
The present participle of 'illustrate'. It is transitive and requires a direct object, such as a point, a concept, or a book.