Clarification

/ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.

The teacher provided a clarification of the assignment requirements to ensure all students understood.

An explanation or a statement that makes something clear.

After the meeting, I sent an email seeking clarification on several points discussed.

The process of removing impurities or making something clearer or more distinct.

The clarification of the liquid involved filtering out the solids.

A formal statement providing additional information.

The company issued a clarification regarding the new policy to address employee concerns.

From Latin 'clarificatio', from 'clarus' meaning 'clear'.

seek clarification

To ask for further details to understand something better.

request clarification

To formally ask for an explanation.

provide clarification

To give additional information to clarify a point.

clarify

To make something clear or easier to understand.

clarity

The quality of being clear and understandable.

To clear up confusion.

Let me give you some clarity on that topic.

Making it straight.

We need to straighten this out with some clarification.