explanation
noun
the act or process of explaining.
explanations
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pluralof explanation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The TSE requested explanations from the company, which cited "technical problems" worldwide.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
The results allowed them to rule out explanations involving strain, material degradation, inhomogeneity, and metallic screening effects.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
They have not not offered any explanations about what went wrong.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
The potential explanations for this staggering drop-off include a nagging shoulder injury, Maye’s decision-making, and his cratering confidence—which only leads to more mistakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
‘No! For I was talking aloud to myself. A habit of the old: they choose the wisest person present to speak to; the long explanations needed by the young are wearying.’
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
