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explanation
/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
noun
The act or process of explaining.
"The explanation was long and drawn-out."
Something that explains, makes understandable.
"An explanation for the UFO sightings was easily found."
A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation.
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