noun
clarification
klair-uh-fih-KAY-shun/ˌklærəfɪˈkeɪʃn/
An explanation that makes something clearer or less confusing.
Her demonstration provides clarification of how the pieces fit.
Etymology
Making something clear shifted from clearing or refining to explaining away confusion.
More examples
- We asked for clarification of the final instruction.
- His example supplied the needed clarification.
Forms
clarification
Similar words
- explanation
- Gives information about how or why something works.
- elucidation
- Emphasizes making a difficult matter understandable.