Word
clarified
Phoneticsclar·i·fied
US/ˈkɫɛɹəˌfaɪd/
UK/klˈæɹɪfˌaɪd/
Definitions
01made easier to understand
v. explained something more clearly so there is no confusion.
v. to have made a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.
“The manager clarified the new rules during the morning meeting.”
“The spokesperson clarified the company's position on the merger after several journalists raised concerns about potential job losses.”
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02purified by heating
adj. describes a liquid, like butter, that has been heated and strained to make it pure.
adj. referring to a substance, typically a fat or liquid, that has been purified by heating and removing solid impurities.
“The chef used clarified butter to fry the fish at a high temperature.”
“Clarified butter is preferred for sautéing at high heat because the removal of milk solids significantly raises its smoke point.”
03free from doubt
adj. describes a situation or idea that is now easy to see or understand.
adj. having been made clear or free from ambiguity; often used to describe a refined understanding or a resolved issue.
“With the new evidence, we now have a clarified view of what happened.”
“The recently published report provides a clarified framework for international cooperation on climate policy.”
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“He later clarified that he was "obviously not talking about all Turkish-style barber shops".” “The Liberian government has not clarified their status.” Scan code
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