Meaning & use
clarification
An explanation that makes a statement, situation, or piece of information easier to understand.
See it in a sentence
Could you provide some clarification on how the refund policy actually works?
The teacher's clarification helped the class finally understand the confusing instructions.
A note on using this word
Clarification is often requested with phrases like "seek clarification" or "for clarification," especially in professional writing.
Words with a similar meaning
explanationelucidation
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Words with an opposite meaning
confusion
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