as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
after that clarification, I find I actually agree with you
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Recent Examples of clarification
The hoax was so convincing that some media outlets initially reported it as genuine, prompting Adidas to hurriedly issue a clarification.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Deadline has contacted the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), which organizes and hosts the event in partnership with the country’s Cinema Association with the support of the Saudi Film Commission, for clarification.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
At its last meeting, the board had asked for further clarification on plans for septic from the petitioner.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
This article was updated to include additional comment from Anthropic and clarifications of some technical details by one of the sources.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The Italian government formally protested the incident to Israeli authorities and summoned Israel's ambassador to Rome for clarification.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
Some viewers questioned why the dachshund was not on a lead, prompting the owner’s clarification.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Italian government formally protested the incident to Israeli authorities and summoned Israel's ambassador to Rome for clarification.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
In addition, Tajani summoned the Israeli ambassador to Italy for talks Monday at the Italian Foreign Ministry to seek clarification about the decision.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Deadline has contacted the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), which organizes and hosts the event in partnership with the country’s Cinema Association with the support of the Saudi Film Commission, for clarification.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
At its last meeting, the board had asked for further clarification on plans for septic from the petitioner.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
This article was updated to include additional comment from Anthropic and clarifications of some technical details by one of the sources.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The Italian government formally protested the incident to Israeli authorities and summoned Israel's ambassador to Rome for clarification.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
Some viewers questioned why the dachshund was not on a lead, prompting the owner’s clarification.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The Italian government formally protested the incident to Israeli authorities and summoned Israel's ambassador to Rome for clarification.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
In addition, Tajani summoned the Israeli ambassador to Italy for talks Monday at the Italian Foreign Ministry to seek clarification about the decision.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarification
Noun
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Willick was not convinced by this explanation, noting that many graphic and upsetting stories had been shared from the bimah in the past two and a half years—stories about violence perpetrated by Hamas.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Braves manager Walt Weiss came out of the home dugout for an explanation.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The executive order Trump signed his first day back in office challenges the longstanding interpretation of a 19th century constitutional provision guaranteeing birthright citizenship to nearly everyone.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to any principles of conflict of laws.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Clarification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarification. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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