noun · B2 · Often · both

clarification

уточнение

Meaning of clarification

making something clear

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EN-UK/ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
EN-US/ə ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
clarification
clarification - уточнение
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clarification with Russian translation

clarification usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

I asked for a clarification about the project's deadline.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

Can you give a quick clarification before we start?

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clarification belongs to the topic "Teamwork". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

clarificationKlarstellung
studentStudent
examPrüfung
homeworkHausaufgabe
answer questionsFragen beantworten
ask questionsFragen stellen
deskSchreibtisch

clarification synonyms

Related words worth learning together

explanation
focuses on giving reasons or a fuller account, not only removing ambiguity
elucidation
a formal or literary term for making something clear; often more elaborate
clarifying statement
a specific utterance or sentence intended to remove ambiguity
specification
a precise, often technical, statement of requirements or details
detail
a specific piece of information or an individual fact rather than a full clarification
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focuses on giving reasons or a fuller account, not only removing ambiguity

B2Very Often

She gave an explanation of how the new system works.

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elucidation

a formal or literary term for making something clear; often more elaborate

B2Rarely

The paper includes an elucidation of the theory's assumptions.

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clarifying statement

a specific utterance or sentence intended to remove ambiguity

B2Often

He made a clarifying statement to avoid misunderstandings.

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specification

a precise, often technical, statement of requirements or details

B2Often

The specification clarifies the system's performance requirements.

🇬🇧en

a specific piece of information or an individual fact rather than a full clarification

B2Very Often

He added a few details about the budget.

🇬🇧en

a statement giving the exact meaning of a word or concept; more fixed than a clarification

B2Often

We need a clear definition of 'confidential information'.

E
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explication

a detailed, often scholarly interpretation or analysis; rare in everyday use

B2Very Rarely

The professor provided an explication of the poem's imagery.

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additional information

extra facts or data provided beyond what was already given; broader than a simple clarification

B2Very Often

Please send any additional information you have about the incident.

F
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further information

more information provided later or on request; similar to additional information

B2Very Often

If you need further information, contact our support team.

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clarification meaning: what does it mean?

making something clear

clarification pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

clarification is pronounced as /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

clarification definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I asked for a clarification about the project's deadline. Translation: Я попросил уточнение по срокам проекта.

Is clarification part of Teamwork vocabulary?

Yes, clarification (уточнение) can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is clarification part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, clarification (уточнение) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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