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explanation
[ ek-spluh-ney-shuhn ]
noun
- the act or process of explaining.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- something that explains; a statement made to clarify something and make it understandable; exposition:
an explanation of a poem.
- a meaning or interpretation:
to find an explanation for a mystery.
Synonyms: , ,
- a mutual declaration of the meaning of words spoken, actions, motives, etc., with a view to adjusting a misunderstanding or reconciling differences:
After a long and emotional explanation they were friends again.
explanation
/ ˌɛəˈԱɪʃə /
noun
- the act or process of explaining
- a statement or occurrence that explains
- a clarification of disputed terms or points; reconciliation
Other Word Forms
- v·p·ԲtDz noun
- e··ԲtDz noun
- e··ԲtDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of explanation1
Example Sentences
Instead, the term “efficiency” is an all-purpose explanation for eliminating any program with no direct value to an imposed ideological agenda.
But as he unfolds his explanation, it has much broader application in understanding our current worldwide political situation.
If policy rests upon transparently flawed economic reasoning or arbitrary distinctions lacking rational explanation, courts not only have the authority but also the constitutional duty to intervene.
Goodwin has never given an explanation for Ms Wood's death, and did not give evidence at trial.
But the money stopped flowing this year, without any explanation from the EPA, said Tori Kjer, executive director of the land trust.
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