explanation
Pronunciation: [ɪkˌsplænˈeɪʃən]
Word
Context: "education"
(noun) an explanation is when you tell someone how something works or why something is the way it is. It's like giving someone more information to help them understand better.
Example
The teacher gave a clear explanation of how to solve the math problem.
Example
The explanation was so confusing that the students still didn't understand the lesson.
Example
Can you give me an explanation of why the sky is blue?
Context: "communication"
(noun) an explanation can also be a reason you give to clarify something you did. It's like saying why you acted a certain way.
Example
His explanation for being late was that he got stuck in traffic.
Example
She didn't have a good explanation for why she broke the vase.
Example
What was your explanation for missing the meeting?
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