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explanation

Pronunciation: [ɪkˌsplænˈeɪʃən]

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Learn how to use explanation in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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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Pronunciation: [ɪkˌsplænˈeɪʃən]

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