clarification

Meanings

• noun

  the act of making something clearer to understand; explanation or clarification

  - "After the teacher's clarification, the concept became clear to everyone."
  - "A clarification of the company's policies was needed."
  - "Can you provide a clarification of the instructions?"

• noun

  a statement or explanation that makes something clearer or more exact

  - "The clarification provided by the witness was crucial to the case."
  - "The doctor gave a clarification of the diagnosis."
  - "The statement served as a clarification of the company's position."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clarification
clairvoyance , oblivance , delirance

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Homophones

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1. clarification (en) : the act of making something clearer to understand
   

2. clarification (en) : a statement or explanation that makes something clearer or more exact
   

3. clarification (en) : a clear explanation or definition
   

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Variants

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clarification , clarifications , clarified , clarifier , clarifiers , clarifies , clarify , clarifying

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Etymology

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From Old French clarifier, from clair 'clear' + -ifier 'to make, do'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'clarification' comes from the Latin word 'clarus', meaning 'clear'.

2. In cooking, clarification refers to the process of removing impurities or solids from a liquid, such as stock or broth.

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Related Concepts

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1. explanation: An explanation is a statement that makes something clear or easier to understand. It is often used interchangeably with clarification.

2. interpretation: An interpretation is a clarification or explanation of the meaning of a text, a work of art, or a situation. It involves understanding and explaining the underlying meaning or message.

3. elucidation: Elucidation is a formal term for the act of making something clear or explaining it in detail. It is often used in academic or scholarly contexts.

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Culture

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In literature, clarification is often used to describe a character's or a situation's complexity being made clearer to the reader. It can also refer to a character's motivation or intentions being revealed.

How to Memorize "clarification"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize clarification, imagine a foggy room where ideas are unclear. Then, imagine a light bulb turning on, illuminating the room and making the ideas clear and understandable.

2. associate
   

   - To associate clarification with something familiar, think of a teacher explaining a difficult concept in a way that makes it clear and easy to understand.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To use a mnemonic to remember clarification, try creating an acronym or a phrase that helps you remember the definition.

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