as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
any explication of Einstein's theory of relativity probably wouldn't help me much
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Noun
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Exaggerated achievements or vague explanations about past roles are warning signs.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025 -
The economists run through various explanations for the productivity surge and then knock down most of them.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There’s a lot of watching, there’s a lot of interpretation.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Fifth Circuit is the most right-wing appeals court in the federal system, and its judges often strike down decades-old laws based on unusually creative interpretations of the Constitution.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The education campaign featured online illustrations depicting a Black mother, child and teenager suffering from the consequences of the mother’s marijuana usage.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
The Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2025
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At this stage, the illustration may not be repeatable even though it is both defined and operated by the inventors.—
Jeff Mahler,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Explication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explication. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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