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clarification

n.
US //ˌkɫɛɹəfəˈkeɪʃən// UK //klˌæɹɪfɪkˈeɪʃən// clar·i·fi·ca·tion
  1. 1 an explanation (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    an explanation that makes something easier to understand.

    the act of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.

    Example

    I asked the teacher for clarification because I didn't understand the homework instructions.

    Example

    The legal team requested further clarification on the third clause of the contract to ensure no misinterpretation could occur during the trial.

    Usage

    Often used with the verbs 'seek', 'provide', or 'request'.
  2. 2 a clarifying comment (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

    a short note or comment added to a text to make it clearer.

    a supplemental piece of information intended to disambiguate a previously published statement without changing its core meaning.

    Example

    The newspaper published a clarification about the dates mentioned in yesterday's article.

    Example

    The editor issued a formal clarification regarding the source of the statistics, noting that the original data had been rounded for brevity.
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  1. 3 removing impurities (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Science

    the process of making a liquid clear by removing dirt or other bits.

    the process of making a liquid transparent by separating out insoluble particles or impurities.

    Example

    The clarification of the water took several hours using the new filter system.

    Example

    In the final stage of the brewing process, clarification is essential to ensure the beverage meets the required standards of transparency and shelf-life.
Origin

Borrowed from Middle French clarification, from Latin clārificātiō.

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