EXPLANATION

Explanation

An explanation is a set of statements constructed to describe a set of facts which clarifies the causes, context, and consequences

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explanation

Noun

  1. The act or process of explaining.
    The explanation was long and drawn-out.
  2. Something that explains, makes understandable.
    An explanation for each UFO sighting was easily found.
  3. An excuse, apologetic justification not based on enough evidence.
    supporters' "explanations" and former status rarely save him from modern ridicule as a expense.


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