explanation
From Middle French 'explanation', from Latin 'explanatio', from 'explanare' meaning 'to make clear'
NOUN
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[/ˌɛk.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/en-US]
clarification
formal
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description
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account
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interpretation
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unpacking
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exposition
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rationale
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tutorial note
untranslatable
(Concepts like instructional guidance or detailed explanation can vary greatly in context.)
A statement or account that makes something clear; the action of explaining something. It aims to clarify a concept or idea by providing details or context.
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- The teacher provided a detailed explanation of the complex theory. — 教師はその複雑な理論の詳細な解説を提供しました。
- Can you give me an explanation for why the project was delayed? — プロジェクトが遅れた理由について解説してもらえますか？
- A good explanation can help others understand difficult topics better. — 良い解説は人々が難しいトピックをよりよく理解するのに役立ちます。
- The explanation in the manual made the installation process much easier. — マニュアルの解説のおかげで、インストールプロセスがずっと簡単になりました。
register: formal