Clarifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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clarifying

 

[ ˈklær.ə.faɪ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

communication

Make (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible.

Synonyms

elucidate, explain, make clear

Examples of usage

  • Can you please clarify your instructions for me?
  • I need to clarify the details of the project with my team.
  • She clarified her position on the issue during the meeting.
Context #2 | Verb

understanding

Remove doubts or uncertainties about something by giving more information.

Synonyms

clear up, determine, resolve

Examples of usage

  • The manager clarified the company's policy on remote work.
  • I will clarify any questions you may have about the assignment.
Context #3 | Noun

communication

An explanation or interpretation that makes something clear or easier to understand.

Synonyms

elucidation, explanation, interpretation

Examples of usage

  • His clarification of the issue helped everyone understand the situation better.
  • The clarification provided by the speaker was very helpful.

Translations

Translations of the word "clarifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esclarecendo

🇮🇳 स्पष्ट कर रहा है (Spasht kar raha hai)

🇩🇪 klären

🇮🇩 menjelaskan

🇺🇦 уточнення

🇵🇱 wyjaśnianie

🇯🇵 明確にする (Meikaku ni suru)

🇫🇷 clarification

🇪🇸 aclarar

🇹🇷 açıklık getirme

🇰🇷 명확히 하기 (Myeonghwakhi hagi)

🇸🇦 إيضاح (Iydah)

🇨🇿 objasňování

🇸🇰 objasňovanie

🇨🇳 澄清 (Chéngqīng)

🇸🇮 pojasnitev

🇮🇸 skýringar

🇰🇿 анықтау

🇬🇪 განმარტება (ganmarteba)

🇦🇿 açıqlama

🇲🇽 aclarar

Etymology

The word 'clarify' originated from the Latin word 'clarus' meaning clear. It first appeared in the English language in the early 16th century. Over time, 'clarify' has been used extensively in various contexts to make things clearer and more understandable.

See also: clarification, clarifier.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,528, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.