explanation
noun
ex·pla·na·tion
ˌek-splə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: the act or process of explaining
2
: something that explains
gave no explanation
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The professor's explanation was that the poem is really a parody.
an explanation of photosynthesis that most museum visitors will be able to understand
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The show seldom issues an explanation through official channels.
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Christian Weller, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Perhaps the best explanation for some of the problems with the rerecordings is that Swift was rushing through them.
—Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
The show seldom issues an explanation through official channels.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 8 June 2025
To establish a firmer explanation for the differences in mortality rates between men and women and further test treatment methods, a more detailed dataset would be needed, Vincent said.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for explanation
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explanation
noun
ex·pla·na·tion
ˌek-splə-ˈnā-shən
1
: the act or process of explaining
2
: a statement that makes something clear
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