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explanation

UK
/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

Translations

explanationnoun
explanations
pl
UK
/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
She gave a detailed explanation for her decision to leave the company.
Elle a donné une justification détaillée de sa décision de quitter l'entreprise.
The teacher's explanation of the math problem helped the students understand it better.
L'explication du problème de mathématiques par le professeur a aidé les élèves à mieux le comprendre.
Additional translations
éclaircissementSurtout dans un contexte de clarification ou d'enseignement.
Synonyms
account
interpretation
elucidation
description
justification
reasoning
explication
clarification
explanationadjective
UK
/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
Functions attributively before another noun (e.g., "explanation video").
explicatifAu féminin : explicative.
The company released an explanation video to clarify the new policy.
L'entreprise a publié une vidéo explicative pour clarifier la nouvelle politique.

Definitions

explanationnoun
A statement or account that makes something clear.
The teacher's explanation of the math problem helped the students understand it better.
A reason or justification given for an action or belief.
She gave a detailed explanation for her decision to leave the company.
The act or process of making something clear or understandable.
Explanation takes time when the concept is complex.
explanationadjective
Serving to explain; explanatory.
The company released an explanation video to clarify the new policy.
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