Explanation

n.	1.	The act of explaining, expounding, or interpreting; the act of clearing from obscurity and making intelligible; as, the explanation of a passage in Scripture, or of a contract or treaty.
	2.	That which explains or makes clear; as, a satisfactory explanation.
	3.	The meaning attributed to anything by one who explains it; definition; interpretation; sense. Different explanations [of the Trinity]. - Bp. Burnet.
	4.	A mutual exposition of terms, meaning, or motives, with a view to adjust a misunderstanding, and reconcile differences; reconciliation; agreement; as, to come to an explanation.

Noun	1.	explanation - a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account" Synonyms: account
	2.	explanation - thought that makes something comprehensible
	3.	explanation - the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible; "I heard his explanation of the accident"

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