clarity
noun
clar·i·ty
ˈkler-ə-tē 
ˈkla-rə-
plural clarities
: the quality of being clear: such as
a
: the quality of being easily understood
The interview has been edited for clarity.
Mr. Darlington writes with wit and clarity.—
Frank J. Prial
Frank J. Prial
b
: the state of having a full, detailed, and orderly mental grasp of something
She remembered that day with surprising clarity.
Employees are looking for some clarity [=understanding] on the company's new policies.
The first step is to ensure you have clarity of purpose. I've been shocked how often people who started an enterprise seem to forget their original purpose.—Jacob Harold
Jacob Harold… juggling so many creative balls at once that it's amazing he has such clarity of thought.—Hannah Stephenson
Hannah Stephenson"… You suddenly got a moment of clarity and you go, 'What the hell am I doing?' …"—Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne
c
: the quality of being easily seen or heard
Those dual 12-inch subwoofers … may produce volume, but the key to a good sound system is clarity.—Jim Kerr
Jim KerrDisplayed as a negative image for greater clarity, the stars look like grains of pepper sprinkled on a white tablecloth.—Andrew Chaikin
Andrew Chaikin
d
: the quality of being easily seen through
the clarity of the crystal glass
a wine with excellent clarity and little sediment
e
: a lack of marks, spots, or blemishes
creams to improve skin clarity
Most diamonds have small imperfections called inclusions. These are usually microscopic. The fewer inclusions, the higher the clarity.—Richmond (Virginia) Times Dispatch
Richmond (Virginia) Times DispatchExamples of clarity in a Sentence
The essays are edited for clarity.
There is a lack of clarity in many legal documents.
She remembered what happened that day with surprising clarity.
I'm looking for greater clarity about what is expected of our students.
The clarity of the photographs was amazing.
The DVD has excellent clarity of sound.
the clarity of the lake's water
The vitamin is believed to improve skin clarity.
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By Friday, Marines had been deployed in Los Angeles, with little clarity on whether their guns contained live rounds and under what circumstances they were authorized to fire.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
When an online influencer offers a sense of clarity, Roger dives headfirst into a digital echo chamber in search of meaning and validation.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 13 June 2025
The following interviews have been edited for length and clarity.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 13 June 2025
This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 June 2025
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
When an online influencer offers a sense of clarity, Roger dives headfirst into a digital echo chamber in search of meaning and validation.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 13 June 2025
The following interviews have been edited for length and clarity.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 13 June 2025
This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 June 2025
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“Clarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clarity. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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clarity
noun
clar·i·ty
ˈklar-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being clear
the clarity of their voices
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