Clarification: meaning, definitions and examples
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clarification
[ ˌklær.ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən ]
in conversation
An act or process of making something clear or understandable.
Synonyms
elucidation, explanation, interpretation
Examples of usage
- Can you provide some clarification on this issue?
- I need further clarification on the instructions.
in a document
A statement that makes something clear or understandable.
Synonyms
elucidation, explanation, interpretation
Examples of usage
- The clarification provided by the author helped me understand the concept better.
- The clarification in the contract avoided any misunderstandings.
in a relationship
The act of removing impurities or making something pure.
Synonyms
cleansing, purging, purification
Examples of usage
- The clarification of feelings helped strengthen our relationship.
- The clarification of intentions brought clarity to the situation.
Translations
Translations of the word "clarification" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esclarecimento
🇮🇳 स्पष्टीकरण
🇩🇪 Klarstellung
🇮🇩 klarifikasi
🇺🇦 уточнення
🇵🇱 wyjaśnienie
🇯🇵 明確化 (meikakuka)
🇫🇷 clarification
🇪🇸 aclaración
🇹🇷 açıklama
🇰🇷 명확화 (myeonghwak-hwa)
🇸🇦 إيضاح (i'dah)
🇨🇿 upřesnění
🇸🇰 upresnenie
🇨🇳 澄清 (chéngqīng)
🇸🇮 pojasnitev
🇮🇸 skýring
🇰🇿 түсіндіру
🇬🇪 განმარტება (ganmarteba)
🇦🇿 aydınlaşdırma
🇲🇽 aclaración
Word origin
The word 'clarification' originated from the Latin word 'clarificatio', which means 'making clear'. It has been used in the English language since the 17th century. The concept of clarification has always been important in communication and understanding, as it helps to remove ambiguity and ensure clear understanding between people.
See also: clarifier, clarifying.