noun
clarification
kla-rih-fih-KAY-shuhn
noun
1
The act of making something clearer or easier to understand.
"She emailed the professor asking for clarification on the assignment."
"His clarification cleared up the confusion instantly."
2
The process of removing impurities from a liquid to make it clear.
"Clarification of the butter removes the milk solids."
How to Use Clarification
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMaking something clearer — either an idea/explanation or, more technically, a liquid.
Common pairings
ask for clarification
seek clarification
further clarification
Word Forms
clarifications plural
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Etymology
From Latin clarificatio, from clarus, "clear."