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clarification

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/ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · clar-i-fi-ca-tion

The act of making something clear or easy to understand.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of making something clear or easy to understand.

کسی چیز کو واضح یا سمجھنے میں آسان بنانے کا عمل۔

وضاحت

wazahat

Formal: شرح

Synonyms

explanationelucidationinterpretationتشریحوضاحتتفصیل

Antonyms

confusionambiguitymystificationحیرتغلط فہمیغیر واضح

Common Collocations

  • provide clarification
  • seek clarification
  • request clarification

Example Sentences

The teacher provided clarification on the complex topic.

اساتذہ نے پیچیدہ موضوع پر وضاحت فراہم کی۔

Asatizah ne paicheeda mauzoo par wazahat faraham ki.

I need some clarification on the instructions given.

مجھے دی گئی ہدایات پر کچھ وضاحت کی ضرورت ہے۔

Mujhe di gayi hidaayat par kuch wazahat ki zaroorat hai.

The clarification helped many employees understand their roles better.

وضاحت نے کئی ملازمین کو اپنی ذمہ داریوں کو بہتر طور پر سمجھنے میں مدد کی۔

Wazahat ne kai mulazmeen ko apni zimmedariyon ko behtar tor par samajhne mein madad ki.

Easily Confused With

clarification:Clarification refers to making something clear, while clarification can also imply merely stating something.

Word Family

clarify
verbواضح کرنا
clear
adjectiveواضح

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'clarification' as 'clear information'.

Imagine a foggy window that is being cleaned to provide a clear view.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سب سے بڑی وضاحت سچائی ہے۔

Sab se bari wazahat sachai hai.

The greatest clarification is truth.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "clarificatio" — the act of making clear

First known use: 14th century

The word entered the English language in the late 14th century, derived from the Latin word 'clarificare', which means to make clear or to brighten.