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1
a statement that makes something clear
- an explanation of photosynthesis that most museum visitors will be able to understand
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2
a statement given to explain a belief or act
- when questioned by authorities, the students were at a loss for an explanation for their senseless vandalism
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The first known use of explanation was in the 14th century
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