explanation

• Ein Nomen, das eine Aussage oder Darstellung bezeichnet, die etwas klar, verständlich oder bekannt macht, indem sie es im Detail erläutert.

A noun referring to a statement or account that makes something clear, understandable, or known by describing it in detail.

1. Clarification or descriptionA2formal

   A statement or account that makes something clear or understandable.

   Erklärung

   • The teacher gave a clear explanation of the math problem.
   • She asked for an explanation of the new policy.
   • His explanation helped me understand the concept better.

   Synonymeaccountclarificationdescriptionelucidationexplicationexpositionilluminationinterpretation

2. Reason or justificationB1formal

   A reason or set of reasons given to explain or justify an action or event.

   Erklärung

   • He offered no explanation for his absence.
   • The company provided an explanation for the delay.
   • There is a logical explanation for the strange noise.

   Synonymeaccountapologiadefenseexcusejustificationrationalereasonvindication