clarification

Definition of Clarification in English :

1. clarification, elucidation, illumination

an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding

Example Sentences:
'the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook'

2. clarification, clearing

the act of removing solid particles from a liquid

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Clarification

verb -fies, -fying or -fied

1.

to make or become clear or easy to understand

2.

to make or become free of impurities

3.

to make (fat, butter, etc) clear by heating, etc, or (of fat, etc) to become clear as a result of such a process

verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈclariˌfied or ˈclariˌfying

1.

to make or become clear and free from impurities

said esp. of liquids

2.

to make or become easier to understand

to clarify one's meaning

v. clar·i·fied, clar·i·fy·ing, clar·i·fies

v.tr.

1. To make clear or easier to understand; elucidate: clarified her intentions.

2. To clear of confusion or uncertainty: clarify the mind.

3. To make clear by removing impurities or solid matter, as by heating gently or filtering: clarify butter.

v.intr.

To become clear.