clarification

/ˌklærəfɪˈkeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌklærəfɪˈkeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌkler-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən ˌkla-rə-/ (ame, mw)

clarification — noun

  • clarificationsingular
  • clarificationsplural

1. additional information or a statement given to help someone understand something

1.名詞C1
釋義

additional information or a statement given to help someone understand something that was confusing or not fully explained

例句

Ravi asked his teacher for clarification on the math homework assignment.

ask for clarification on [topic]

The company issued a clarification after its advertisement caused confusion.

issue a clarification after [event]

同義詞
  • explanation

    the most general term; works in everyday and formal contexts

  • elaboration

    adds extra detail to something already stated, rather than resolving confusion

  • elucidation

    more formal; often used for making complex or obscure ideas clear

反義詞
  • confusion

    the state that clarification is meant to resolve

文法句型

ask for clarification

seek clarification

issue a clarification

clarification on/about/of + noun

用法筆記

Often appears in the patterns 'ask for clarification', 'seek clarification', or 'request clarification' — especially common in academic writing, legal documents, and workplace communication.

常見錯誤

❌I need clearance on this policy before I proceed.
✅I need clarification on this policy before I proceed.
💡'clearance' means official permission to do something; 'clarification' means an explanation that makes something easier to understand.