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explanation

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of explaining.

    "The explanation was long and drawn-out."

  2. Something that explains, makes understandable.

    "An explanation for the UFO sightings was easily found."

  3. A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation.

Synonymsclarification, elaboration, elucidation, explaining, femsplaining, mansplaining

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