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Definition of explaining - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
communicationthe act of making something clear or understandable
- Explaining complex ideas takes patience and skill.
Adjective
1.
clarifyingmaking something clear or understandable
- The explaining notes helped students understand the topic.
2.
justifyingproviding reasons or justification
- The explaining document outlined the reasons for the decision.
Expressions with explaining
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require a detailed explanation because it is hard to understand
His sudden decision will take some explaining.
used to say a strange or bad situation needs reasons
You crashed the boss's car? That'll take some explaining.
easy to understand without needing explanation
The instructions were self-explaining and easy to follow.
Origin of explaining
Latin, explanare (make plain) + -ing (suffix)
Terms with explaining included in their meaning
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illustration
something illustrating or explaining a rule
responsibility
note explaining an absence from an obligation
guidance
help someone learn by showing or explaining
education
simple drawing explaining something
device guide
manual explaining how to use a device
construction
written or visual steps explaining how to put separate parts together
reasoning
explaining the basis for a decision or opinion
technical device
manual explaining how to use a device
explaining showing
using both language and images to explain or show something
technical device
booklet explaining how to use a device
usage manual
manual explaining how to use a device
education
ordered directions explaining each stage of how to complete a task
instructions
document explaining features and functions of a system
writing
write notes explaining or criticizing a text
reasoning
considering certain circumstances when judging, deciding, or explaining something
ancient beliefs
traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena
technology
book or document explaining how to use a device or machine safely
technology
book or file explaining how to run or use equipment or system
explaining
explain an idea in a general way
science
basic rule or law explaining natural phenomena
explanation system
system of ideas explaining facts or events, often in science
lexicographic content
text in a dictionary explaining a word's meaning, usage, and other details
communication
understand what I am saying or explaining
informal
used to avoid explaining something strange or embarrassing
Examples of explaining in a sentence
His calm explaining of the safety rules kept everyone focused. The explaining diagram clarified the complex concept. Her explaining gestures made the instructions easy to follow. The explaining notes helped clarify the complex topic. An explaining letter was sent to all employees.
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- French:explication, explicatif, ...
- German:Erklären, erklärend, ...
- Italian:spiegazione, esplicativo, ...
- Spanish:explicación, explicativo, ...
- Portuguese:explicação, explicativo, ...
- Chinese:解释, 解释性的, ...
- Japanese:説明, 説明的な, ...
- Arabic:شَرْح, إِيضاحِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:הֶסְבֵּר, מַסְבִּיר, ...
- Russian:объяснение, разъясняющий, ...
- Ukrainian:пояснення, пояснювальний, ...
- Hindi:समझाना, स्पष्टीकरण, ...
Definition of explain - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
clarifymake something clear or easy to understand
- She explained the rules to the new players.
2.
justifygive reasons for actions or events
- He explained why he was late to the meeting.
Expressions with explain
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offer excuses for bad conduct or mistakes
He explained away his lateness by blaming the bus schedule.
politely ask for clarification or more information
Please explain the steps to complete the task.
show someone how things work in a particular place
She explained the ropes to the interns on their first day.
explain something again for better understanding
She had to re-explain the concept to the students.
Origin of explain
Latin, explanare (to make plain)
Examples of explain in a sentence
The teacher explained the math problem thoroughly. She had to explain her sudden departure. The manager explained the decision to the team.
View all translations of explain
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- French:expliquer, justifier, ...
- German:erklären, begründen, ...
- Italian:spiegare, motivare, ...
- Spanish:explicar, justificar, ...
- Portuguese:explicar, justificar, ...
- Chinese:解释, 阐述, ...
- Japanese:説明する, 弁明する, ...
- Arabic:شَرَحَ, وَضَّحَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַסְבִּיר, ...
- Russian:объяснять, объяснить, ...
- Ukrainian:пояснити, пояснювати, ...
- Hindi:समझाना, विवरण देना, ...
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