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ex·pla·na·tion

explanation

 
 
pronunciation:
ek spl neI shn
part of speech: noun
definition: the act or process of making clear in speech or writing.
Her explanation of the story helped me to understand it.
synonyms:
accounting, interpretation
similar words:
clarification, demonstration, excuse, solution