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ex·pla·na·tion (eks′plə nā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of explaining
  2. something that explains
  3. the interpretation, meaning, or sense given in explaining
  4. a mutual defining of terms, declaration of motives, etc. to clear up a misunderstanding or settle a dispute

Etymology: ME explanacioun < L explanatio < pp. of explanare

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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