clarification

[klar-uh-fuh-key-shuhn]

noun

1. the act or an instance of making an idea or statement clear.

   You may use a pencil to circle words, passages, or phrases that you don't understand or that need clarification.

2. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of clarification¹

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

“It makes sense to chime in and provide the facts and clarifications.”

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He said there was still "room for doubt and for clarification from further research".

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The governor, however, acknowledged the legislation could use more clarifications about safety gear and other exemptions.

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The company also proposed clarifications of its contractual provisions on the initial term of licenses and refrain from restarting such term at every additional license purchase, the commission added.

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Asked for clarification on the precise nature of Operation Southern Spear, a Pentagon spokesperson simply referred inquiries back to Hegseth's post on X.

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