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
His clarification underscored the nuance at the heart of his question.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Representatives for Disneyland and the APD did not immediately respond to EW's request for clarification on the number of affected employees.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
This clarification rolls back outdated language that many clinicians and insurers took to mean that 16 milligrams was the maximum for treating opioid use disorder.
—Rachel French, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Voorhees is mad about all of that, but made a point of clarification.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The committee asked for clarification on those dates, believing there's a possible deadline in April.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Garza's office did not respond to questions seeking clarification.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The jurors deliberated for about three hours before sending a note to Bellows requesting clarification on one aspect of their instructions.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Neither Kalshi nor Polymarket has responded to requests for clarification or additional comment.
—Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Representatives for Disneyland and the APD did not immediately respond to EW's request for clarification on the number of affected employees.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
This clarification rolls back outdated language that many clinicians and insurers took to mean that 16 milligrams was the maximum for treating opioid use disorder.
—Rachel French, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Voorhees is mad about all of that, but made a point of clarification.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The committee asked for clarification on those dates, believing there's a possible deadline in April.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Garza's office did not respond to questions seeking clarification.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The jurors deliberated for about three hours before sending a note to Bellows requesting clarification on one aspect of their instructions.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Neither Kalshi nor Polymarket has responded to requests for clarification or additional comment.
—Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarification
Noun
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The county has also ignored requests for an explanation as to what harm would be caused by revealing those costs.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Byrne was also encouraged by management’s explanation that the reason for the increase in shallower zone allocation is the application of high-intensity completions, which improve well results and help expand Williston Middle inventory, an aspect that the company first highlighted in 2023.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Modern Deco interpretations can lean a bit more minimalist, but often still include bold colors.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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For more than a century, that interpretation shaped both textbook and casual medical wisdom.—
Lilia Goncharova,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Clarification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarification. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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