Question 1 · Quick check
clarification
CEFRC1
/ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
An explanation that makes something easier to understand.
- 02
noun
Extra detailAn explanatory comment on, or question about, a point of obscurity.
Examples
The first point that requires clarification is that the design was purely experimental.
We are at your disposal for any further clarification.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
Also pronounced
- /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkæɪʃən/
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsThe act of clarifying; the act or process of making clear or transparent by freeing visible impurities; particularly, the clearing or fining of liquid substances from impurities via the separation of the insoluble particles which prevent the liquid from being transparent.
The act of freeing from obscurities; disambiguation.
A small piece of writing supplemental to a previously published text, intended to disambiguate, explain away obscurities, but not contradict or emend the text (as would a correction).
More examples
In contextLet me make just one clarification: did he kiss her, or did she kiss him?
I just wanted clarification.
The clarification of wine.
Quick test
Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
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Origin
noun
Borrowed from Middle French clarification, from Latin clārificātiō.