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 clarification suggests that adult content will be opt-in only, with explicit consent from the user.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The agency attributed the quote to an unnamed spokesperson and did not respond to a request for clarification.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Is there clarification yet at this point in the season on why Marie couldn’t feel the Compound V in Cipher?
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Newsweek reached out to the FBI for further clarification Tuesday afternoon via email.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Some fans accepted the clarification, while others remained skeptical.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Flag statements that may require clarification in future filings.
—Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has clarification on the matter, citing dry eyes as a factor but discounting blue light as a cause for eye strain.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
While the clarification on Harrell’s status answers the most frequent inquiry, there are still plenty of injury updates, win probability, and roster construction questions to go around.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The agency attributed the quote to an unnamed spokesperson and did not respond to a request for clarification.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Is there clarification yet at this point in the season on why Marie couldn’t feel the Compound V in Cipher?
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
Newsweek reached out to the FBI for further clarification Tuesday afternoon via email.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Some fans accepted the clarification, while others remained skeptical.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Flag statements that may require clarification in future filings.
—Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has clarification on the matter, citing dry eyes as a factor but discounting blue light as a cause for eye strain.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
While the clarification on Harrell’s status answers the most frequent inquiry, there are still plenty of injury updates, win probability, and roster construction questions to go around.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clarification
Noun
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Some scientists question how useful predictions made by AI will be, if the AI can’t provide an explanation for them.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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There were innumerable explanations of varying degrees of plausibility, but that made the image interesting to him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What surprised Chong was how Wei’s interpretation added unexpected depth to the character.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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For example, being able to reproduce data and always staying open to new interpretations.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Clarification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clarification. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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