Act or process of describing how something works or the reasons why something happened.
A statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
1 You know, in other words the end result, Trump said without explanation .
2 One possible explanation is that universities in different countries have different qualities.
3 Ireland's Martin said the issue was serious and he wanted an explanation .
4 The simpler explanation is that strategy means different things to different people.
5 The South African government even demanded an explanation for the Aussies' motives.
6 No explanation for Tarrant's change of heart was given during today's hearing.
7 The explanation was not very clear for Mr Browne grinned and said:
8 The police did not offer any explanation for the lack of violence.
9 In other words, take action, and follow that action with an explanation .
10 She spoke for ten minutes, being clear and thorough in her explanation .
11 Surely that's not a good explanation for the state of your briefcase.
12 Another possible explanation is the relatively short duration of the experimental period.
13 His explanation was really interesting, as far as it went, Margaret decided.
14 I can only come to one conclusion or explanation : this is discrimination.
15 We must simply determine the most likely explanation for what you saw.
16 I deserve an answer, an explanation , said a 30-year-old clerk surnamed Law.
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