Yeah, I know what the word means. So your idea of "elaborating" is claiming that Whitner makes 5 million a year when he actually makes close to 2.7? That's going into further detail.
A short play:
Employer: We've been impressed with your work lately.
Employee: Thank you, sir. I've been trying my hardest.
Employer: We're prepared to give you a $20,000 raise next fiscal year.
Employee: REALLY???
Employer: No, I actually meant $5,000. Sorry for elaborating so much.