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clarification

[klar-uh-fuh-key-shuhn] / ˌklær ə fəˈkeɪ ʃən /


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Mercedes welcomed the ruling for providing "a clarification of our democratic system".

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Borthwick described the decision as harsh and said he would seek clarification with World Rugby as to why a penalty try was awarded.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Voorhees is mad about all of that, but made a point of clarification.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Please consider this your official notice of policy clarification.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Of course, there are assumptions underlying these phrases which are invalid or meaningless without clarification.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos