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| brief |
to share or tell by means of a short explanation. [1/5 definitions] |
| challenge |
a calling into question; request for an explanation or proof. [1/6 definitions] |
| colon1 |
a punctuation mark (:). It is used to introduce a series, quotation, or explanation. [1/2 definitions] |
| defense |
an explanation or excuse for something done or believed in. [1/5 definitions] |
| excuse |
to be the reason or cause for; serve as an explanation for. [2/5 definitions] |
| key1 |
a list that gives an explanation of codes or symbols. [1/6 definitions] |
| note |
(plural) a short written explanation or comment on something. [1/8 definitions] |
| of |
used to indicate cause or explanation. [1/10 definitions] |
| reason |
a cause or explanation for an action, opinion, or event. [1/4 definitions] |
| self-explanatory |
needing no further explanation; clear. |
| solution |
an answer to or explanation of a problem. [1/4 definitions] |
| theory |
a reasonable, widely accepted explanation for why something happens. [1/3 definitions] |
| understanding |
explanation; opinion. [1/6 definitions] |
| unfold |
to reveal, develop, or make known or clear by explanation. [2/4 definitions] |
| why |
(often plural) the reason or explanation. [1/5 definitions] |
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