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| ex·pla·na·tion [ èksplə náysh'n ] (plural ex·pla·na·tions) |
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1. statement explaining something: a statement giving reasons for something or details of something
 an explanation of how the machine works
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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.
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| [14th century. < Latin explanation-< explanare (see explain)] |
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