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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He issued a clarification on Wednesday and a representative of the foreign ministry later said the ambassador had expressed regret and apologised for the remarks.
From BBC
It said it would be seeking clarification on the circumstances surrounding the decision.
From BBC
The BBC has written to the Iranian embassy in India and India's external affairs ministry seeking clarification on the movements of the three Iranian naval vessels after Delhi granted them permission to dock.
From BBC
Voorhees is mad about all of that, but made a point of clarification.
From Los Angeles Times
Please consider this your official notice of policy clarification.
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