clarification
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3.3
- noun
- /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
:
aclaración
- I'm gonna go find somebody that's in charge, so I can get some clarification on what's going on.
- need clarification
- ask for clarification
- seek clarification
Just as a clarification, do you mean you said that's not true?
- Just as a clarification, do you mean you said that's not true?
- This isn't a correction as much as a clarification.
- As a pro lifer I want a quick clarification.
- So here are my top five clarifications about quantum computing.
- And just a reminder or clarification here, XMP, the profiles will still work on AMD platforms.
- It may mean clarification or resolution of this issue between me and my life partner, right.
Examples
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Students were encouraged to ask questions for clarification but not to state opinions aloud.
Academic text (1999) -
Okay, before we go any further, I need some clarification from you.
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I need some clarification for what you have been asking.
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Students should be encouraged to ask questions and seek clarification about the information being presented.
Academic text (1992) -
In one instance, the researcher contacted a teacher to seek clarification of a point she made during the interview.
Academic text (2015) -
Okay, thanks for the clarification, Professor, but you still didn't answer my question.
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Can you give us some clarification as to how the hereditary health court in Stuttgart arrived at that decision?
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The teacher provided a clarification to ensure all students understood the assignment.
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During the meeting, we sought a clarification of the project guidelines to avoid any confusion.
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After receiving his feedback, I requested a clarification on his suggestions for improvement.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A statement that makes something clear or helps someone understand
653
1.3
A short, clear explanation of what a word or phrase means
314
4.4
An explanation of what something means
37
3.7
A clear explanation of what happened and why
19
3.9
More detail added to an idea to make it clearer
13
3.6
Making something less complicated so it is easier to understand
8
4.9
Adding more detail or explanation to something
7
7.4
An explanation of something that is hard to understand
3
5.3
A clear explanation that makes something easier to understand
3
5.6
Giving more detail to make something clearer
2
8.1
A clear, detailed explanation that helps you understand a text or idea
1
6.5
An explanation that makes something clear and easy to understand
1
5.6
Making a difficult idea easier to understand by explaining it clearly
1
7.5
To make something clear by removing confusion about its meaning
1
7.2
Putting information into a situation to make it easier to understand
Antonyms
How Clear
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Clarification comes from Latin clarus 'clear' and the part -fication 'making', the same root seen in English clear and clarity. So when someone asks for a clarification, they want an explanation that 'makes' the meaning clear and removes confusion.