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I asked for clarification about the homework.
What does Clarification mean?
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Dictionary definition
Clarification is an explanation that makes something easier to understand.
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Clarification in a sentence
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The teacher gave clarification after several students looked confused.
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Clarification adds details that make instructions or ideas easier to understand.
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What does clarification mean?
Clarification means clarification is an explanation that makes something easier to understand.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to clarification?
Explanation is close in meaning to clarification in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to clarification?
Confusion gives a useful opposite or contrast to clarification.
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klar · uh · fuh · kay · shun · strongest beat: kay
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MeaningClarification means Extra explanation to make meaning clear.
ExampleExample: I asked for clarification about the homework.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- klar · uh · fuh · kay · shun
- Strongest beat
- kay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kay.
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explanationA similar word or phrase for clarification in this meaning.
detailA similar word or phrase for clarification in this meaning.
make-clear noteA similar word or phrase for clarification in this meaning.
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