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explanation

/ɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
en-us undefinedexplanation
Main Example

She provided an explanation for her absence.

Example context
en-us flagShe provided an explanation for her absence.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A reason or justification for something.

Other Example

He gave an explanation for the delay.

en-us flagHe gave an explanation for the delay.

The teacher asked for an explanation of the homework.

en-us flagThe teacher asked for an explanation of the homework.

Can you offer an explanation for your decision?

en-us flagCan you offer an explanation for your decision?
Synonyms

clear explanation

en-us flagclear explanation

detailed explanation

en-us flagdetailed explanation

simple explanation

en-us flagsimple explanation
Synonyms

justification

rationale

clarification

explanation

/ɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
Main Example

The teacher gave a clear explanation of the topic.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A statement that makes something clear or easy to understand.

Other Example

Her explanation helped me understand the problem.

I need a simple explanation for this math concept.

The manual provides a clear explanation of how to use the device.

Synonyms

detailed explanation

simple explanation

clear explanation

Synonyms

clarification

description

interpretation

explanation

/ˌɛk.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/
Main Example

His explanation was very helpful.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A statement or account that makes something clear or understandable.

Other Example
Synonyms
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