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clarifying

/ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/

clarifyingnoun

/ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/

/ˈklɛr.əˌfaɪ.ɪŋ/

Gerund used as an uncountable noun for the act or process of making something clear

Definitions

The act or process of making something clearer or easier to understand.

After some clarifying of the instructions, everyone knew what to do.

clarifyinggerund / present participle

/ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/

Present participle used adjectivally.

Translations

разъясняющий

The teacher provided a clarifying explanation to the students.

Учитель дал разъясняющее объяснение студентам.

уточняющий

She asked a clarifying question to better understand the topic.

Она задала уточняющий вопрос, чтобы лучше понять тему.

Additional translations

проясняющий

осветляющий

Definitions

Making something easier to understand or more comprehensible.

The teacher provided a clarifying explanation that helped the students grasp the complex concept.

Serving to make something clear or pure, often used in the context of liquids.

The clarifying shampoo removed all the buildup from her hair, leaving it fresh and clean.

Synonyms

clarifyverb

clarifying

Gerund

clarified

Past Simple

clarified

Past Participle

clarifying

Gerund

/ˈklær.ɪ.faɪ/

Translations

уточнять

Could you clarify your statement?

Можете уточнить ваше заявление?

разъяснять

The teacher tried to clarify the complex topic.

Учитель пытался разъяснить сложную тему.

прояснять

I need to clarify the details before we proceed.

Мне нужно прояснить детали, прежде чем мы продолжим.

Additional translations

пояснять

Definitions

To make a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.

The teacher clarified the complex topic for the students.

To make (a liquid, especially butter) clear by heating and removing suspended impurities.

She clarified the butter before using it in the recipe.

(intransitive) To become clearer or easier to understand.

His ideas began to clarify as he wrote the essay.

Synonyms

clear up

shed light on

Antonyms