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explanation

ex·pla·na·tion [ èksplə náysh'n ] (plural ex·pla·na·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. statement explaining something: a statement giving reasons for something or details of something
an explanation of how the machine works

2. giving details or reasons: the act of giving details about something or reasons for something
The explanation of what had happened took some time.

[14th century. < Latin explanation-< explanare (see explain)]
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