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explanation

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The act or process of explaining.

Examples :

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."
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Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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resolution noun

/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/

A strong will, determination.

"Despite the difficult situation, her resolution to finish the project was unwavering. "

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clarification noun

/ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of clarifying; the act or process of making clear or transparent by freeing visible impurities; particularly, the clearing or fining of liquid substances from feculent matter by the separation of the insoluble particles which prevent the liquid from being transparent.

"The clarification of wine."

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explains verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnz/ /ɛkˈspleɪnz/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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reconciliation noun

/ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃən/

The reestablishment of friendly relations; conciliation or rapprochement.

"He longed for reconciliation with his estranged father, but too many painful memories kept him from making contact again."

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disputed verb

/dɪsˈpjuːtɪd/

To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another

"The students disputed the teacher's answer on the math test, arguing that their solution was also correct. "

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explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration reconcile

reconcile verb

/ˈɹɛkənsaɪl/

To restore a friendly relationship; to bring back to harmony.

"to reconcile people who have quarrelled"

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understandable adjective

/ˌʌndərˈstændəbəl/ /ˌʌndərˈstændɪbəl/

Capable of being understood; comprehensible.

"The teacher's explanation of photosynthesis was understandable. "

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pursuant adjective

/pəˈsjuː.ənt/

In conformance to, or in agreement with.

"Pursuant to the company policy, employees must submit their expense reports by the end of the month. "

Illustration discussion

discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

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sightings noun

/ˈsaɪtɪŋz/

The act of catching sight of something, especially something searched for.

"There will be a small prize for the first sighting of a seal."