explanation
US /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
Definition
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The customer asked for a clear explanation of the extra charges.
Word Family
Synonyms
- clarificationan interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
- accounta record or narrative description of past events
- descriptiona statement that represents something in words
Collocations
- Easy simple explanationdescribing simple explanation (any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties)
- Medium provide reasonable explanationto supply or make available regarding reasonable explanation
- Hard plausible explanation for variancedescribing plausible explanation for variance (apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful)
- Very Hard demand satisfactory explanation under oathto demand satisfactory explanation under oath, meaning to request urgently and forcefully
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