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
Flaherty did not respond to requests for clarification about his qualifications.
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
OutKick asked McNutt for clarification at the time.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
After requesting some clarification, the tool provided the answer.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Swift's team did not reply to emails asking for clarification about the wedding.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The Associated Press has requested clarification.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Verdugo did not respond to follow-up questions seeking clarification on his analysis at this time.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
When the first Club World Cup games were held in Miami months ago, the Department of Homeland Security said, when asked by NBC, that attendees should expect to be asked for proof of legal status, without clarification of how this would be carried out.
—Thomas Kennedy, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Other limitations might include the availability of funding to produce materials, the willingness of local radio stations to broadcast educational projects, limited instructor interaction, and limited opportunities for feedback and clarification.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Apr. 2026
Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
OutKick asked McNutt for clarification at the time.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
After requesting some clarification, the tool provided the answer.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Swift's team did not reply to emails asking for clarification about the wedding.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 6 May 2026
The Associated Press has requested clarification.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Verdugo did not respond to follow-up questions seeking clarification on his analysis at this time.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
When the first Club World Cup games were held in Miami months ago, the Department of Homeland Security said, when asked by NBC, that attendees should expect to be asked for proof of legal status, without clarification of how this would be carried out.
—Thomas Kennedy, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Other limitations might include the availability of funding to produce materials, the willingness of local radio stations to broadcast educational projects, limited instructor interaction, and limited opportunities for feedback and clarification.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarification
Noun
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Slavery is an appropriate explanation for the Civil War; God’s will is not.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Armed men abducted former Malian minister Mountaga Tall from his home without explanation or arrest warrant, his family said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Serkis’ interpretation gives viewers closure.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Clarification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarification. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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