Clarification: meaning, definitions and examples

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clarification

 

[ ˌklær.ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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.