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clarification

 noun
     
clar‧i‧fi‧ca‧tion [uncountable and countable] formal
the act of making something clearer or easier to understand, or an explanation that makes something clearer:
There have been a number of official changes and clarifications.
clarification on/of
Email us if you require further clarification on how to order.
seek/ask for clarification
I asked for clarification on the legal position.
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