Definition of Explanation

a description of something or someone in order to clarify it

Examples of Explanation in a sentence

When the new employee was going through her job orientation, the boss provided an explanation of the tasks she would need to perform.  🔊

Confused by the directions, the teacher gave a thorough explanation of how to do the worksheet.  🔊

The only explanation that we could give for the missing jewelry is that the maid stole it.  🔊

The child’s explanation for not doing her homework was that her sister was in the hospital so she didn’t have time to do it.  🔊

Each English teacher required the student to give an explanation of the quote in order to make sure they knew what the quotes meant.  🔊

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