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clarification

/ˌklær.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.

Example Sentences:
  • “Please provide some clarification on your new project proposal.”
  • “She called the customer service line for clarification regarding her bill.”
2.noun

The removal of impurities from a substance, typically a liquid.

Example Sentences:
  • “The clarification of butter produces pure ghee.”
  • “Wine production requires careful clarification before bottling.”
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English Synonyms & Near Equivalents

{"word":"explanation","distinction":"Focuses on providing details or reasons to make something understandable."}{"word":"elucidation","distinction":"A more formal term implying the shedding of light on a complex topic."}{"word":"simplification","distinction":"Involves making something less complex or difficult."}{"word":"interpretation","distinction":"Involves explaining the meaning or significance of something."}

English Antonyms & Opposites

{"word":"confusion","distinction":"A state of misunderstanding or lack of clarity."}{"word":"obscurity","distinction":"The state of being unclear, vague, or difficult to understand."}{"word":"complication","distinction":"The act of making something more difficult or intricate."}

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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English: from Late Latin clarificatio(n-), from the verb clarificare, from Latin clarus 'clear' + facere 'to make'. Originally used in alchemy and cooking (such as clarifying butter or liquids), the term shifted in the 17th century to mean the making of a statement or idea clear and comprehensible.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of the word 'clear' inside 'clarification'—it is the act of making something clear.

Frequently Asked Questions About “clarification”

1. What is the meaning of “clarification” in English?

In English, clarification (noun) is defined as: “The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.”.

2. How do you use “clarification” in a sentence?

“Please provide some clarification on your new project proposal.”

3. What are English synonyms of “clarification”?

Common synonyms include:{"word":"explanation","distinction":"Focuses on providing details or reasons to make something understandable."},{"word":"elucidation","distinction":"A more formal term implying the shedding of light on a complex topic."},{"word":"simplification","distinction":"Involves making something less complex or difficult."},{"word":"interpretation","distinction":"Involves explaining the meaning or significance of something."}

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “clarification”?

Late Middle English: from Late Latin clarificatio(n-), from the verb clarificare, from Latin clarus 'clear' + facere 'to make'. Originally used in alchemy and cooking (such as clarifying butter or liquids), the term shifted in the 17th century to mean the making of a statement or idea clear and comprehensible.

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