explanation
noun
ex·pla·na·tion
ˌek-splə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: the act or process of explaining
2
: something that explains
gave no explanation
Examples of explanation in a Sentence
The professor's explanation was that the poem is really a parody.
an explanation of photosynthesis that most museum visitors will be able to understand
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Providing rational explanations when making proposals or setting boundaries.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
In a letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget, Pritzker and Illinois demanded an explanation for why state agencies, nonprofits, and businesses have not received funds.
—Natalie Venegas, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article When Alex Vukovich noticed his January check from Social Security had suddenly disappeared from his account, the bank had an unusual explanation.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for explanation
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explanation
noun
ex·pla·na·tion
ˌek-splə-ˈnā-shən
1
: the act or process of explaining
2
: a statement that makes something clear
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