clarification

Erläuterung, Klarstellung

Eine Bemerkung oder Frage, die hilft, einen unklaren Punkt zu verstehen.

In einfachem Englisch: A comment or question that helps people understand an unclear point.

• Thanks for the clarification.
• Could you offer a clarification about that date?
• She asked for clarification on one part of the statement.

So benutzt man es: clarification on/about something (I need clarification on the last point.)

Synonyme: explanation

Häufige Wendungen: ask for clarification, a brief clarification, request clarification

Klärung, Klarstellung

Das Verständlichmachen einer Idee, Aussage oder Situation.

In einfachem Englisch: The process of making an idea, statement, or situation easier to understand.

• The rules need clarification.
• Further clarification of the policy would help staff.
• Their discussion led to clarification of several confusing terms.

So benutzt man es: clarification of something (The meeting allowed clarification of the rules.)

Synonyme: explanation, elucidation

Gegenteile: obfuscation

Häufige Wendungen: further clarification, clarification of something, need clarification

Klärung

Das Entfernen kleiner unerwünschter Teilchen aus einer Flüssigkeit, damit sie klar wird.

In einfachem Englisch: The process of removing small unwanted pieces from a liquid so that it becomes clear.

• The wine needs clarification.
• Clarification removes tiny particles from the juice.
• The water passes through a tank for clarification.

Häufige Wendungen: wine clarification, clarification process, clarification of juice