Synonyms of clarification

clarification

noun

as in explanation

a statement that makes something clear

after that clarification, I find I actually agree with you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explanation
• interpretation
• illustration
• elucidation
• translation
• analysis
• explication
• construction
• definition
• exegesis
• exposition
• illumination
• reasoning
• comment
• road map
• demonstration
• restatement
• commentary
• paraphrase
• justification
• annotation
• meaning
• enlightenment
• rationale
• decoding
• edification
• gloss
• deciphering
• caveat
• warning
• rationalization
• enactment
• epexegesis
• disentanglement
• unscrambling
• caution

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clarification

Welker pushed back on that claim, prompting further clarification from the attorney general. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026

However, time spent waiting for clarification on the rules also eats into the 90-day window. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

City Attorney Gustavo Martinez also declined to answer The Bee’s question seeking clarification on the mayor’s comments and on the city’s policies and procedures. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Senator Durbin, who's the top Democrat on Judiciary, said these new clarifications-they're unenforceable. — CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

As the summer winds down and the college sports calendar begins again, UConn coach Dan Hurley is again using his stature in men’s basketball to call for reform, clarification. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

But there’s debate over another statement Sweeney made as part of her intended clarification. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The Sentinel has reached out to both Blue Origin and ULA for clarification. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Alvarez asked Bonta for clarification about a new policy requiring cashless transactions for certain park uses. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026