Explanation
Pronunciation: /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
Explanation (noun)
- a statement that makes something easy to understand
- a detailed account of how or why something happens
- a reason given to justify or excuse something
Examples
- The teacher gave an explanation for the sudden change.
- She offered an explanation for her absence.
Common collocations: provide an explanation, seek an explanation, detailed explanation, comprehensive explanation, offer an explanation