clarification
Americannoun
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the act or an instance of making an idea or statement clear.
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the removal of solid matter from a liquid so that it is clear or translucent.
The clarification of butter involves first melting it and then getting rid of all milk solids, leaving behind pure saturated fat.
Other Word Forms
- nonclarification noun
Etymology
Origin of clarification
First recorded in 1570–80, for an earlier sense; from Latin clārificātiōn-, stem of clārificātiō “a making clear,” from clārificāre “to make clear”; clarify ( def. ), -fication ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"Where technical issues exist, including those relating to data governance or implementation frameworks, these can often be addressed through technical clarification and negotiated safeguards," it said.
From BBC
"While there are some positive elements in the proposals, they require further work and clarification," Bradley says.
From BBC
During the court case, the Met offered clarifications on how it would handle data from Freemason officers.
From BBC
Spokespeople for the White House and for the European Union didn’t immediately respond to requests for clarification.
From Barron's
As the backlash against Fanatics picked up steam, the Red Sox deleted its original statement from X and posted multiple clarifications.
From Los Angeles Times
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