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- DictionaryClar·i·fi·ca·tion/ˌklerəfəˈkāSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the action of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible: "please advise us if you require further clarification"
1. : to make understandable. clarify a subject. The president was forced to clarify his position on the issue. 2. : to free of confusion. needs time to clarify his thoughts. 3. : to make (a liquid or something liquefied) clear or pure usually by freeing from suspended matter.
noun. the act or an instance of making an idea or statement clear: You may use a pencil to circle words, passages, or phrases that you don't understand or that need clarification. the removal of solid matter from a liquid so that it is clear or translucent: The clarification of butter involves first melting it and then getting rid of all milk ...
noun [ C or U ] uk / ˌklær.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃ ə n / us / ˌkler.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. C1. an explanation or more details that makes something clear or easier to understand: Some further clarification of your position is needed. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. an answer. answer We're still waiting for an answer. reply "How far?"
noun [ C or U ] us / ˌkler.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃ ə n / uk / ˌklær.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃ ə n /. Add to word list. Add to word list. C1. an explanation or more details that makes something clear or easier to understand: Some further clarification of your position is needed. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. an answer.
Clarification is what you hope to achieve when you make an idea or concept less confusing and easier to understand. This often happens after a detailed or very clear explanation.
Check pronunciation: clarification. Definition of clarification noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity. Synonyms: resolve, elucidate, illuminate, explain. to remove solid matter from (a liquid); to make into a clear or pellucid liquid. to free (the mind, intelligence, etc.) from confusion; revive: The short nap clarified his thoughts.
