clarification

Definitions

clarify + -ation = the act or result of clarifying. The hidden -fic-/-fac- (fac, 'make') turns clar ('clear') into 'to make clear.' Clarification is the clearing-up itself. See clarify.

Common Collocations

• 1.seek clarification寻求澄清
• 2.ask for clarification请求说明
• 3.issue a clarification发表澄清
• 4.need clarification需要说明

Example Sentences

• 1.

  I asked the teacher for clarification on the assignment.

• 2.

  The minister issued a clarification of her earlier remarks.