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| account |
an explanation of conduct. [1/16 definitions] |
| accountable |
responsible for providing a credible and respectable explanation or justification, esp. of one's own actions (usu. fol. by "for" or "to"). [2 definitions] |
| analysis |
an explanation or interpretation; presentation of the results of separating and scrutinizing. [1/4 definitions] |
| apologetic |
giving a formal explanation or defense, as of actions, beliefs, or motives. [1/2 definitions] |
| apologia |
a formal, often lengthy, explanation and defense of one's actions, beliefs, or motives. |
| apologize |
to make in speech or writing a formal explanation and defense, as of one's actions, beliefs, or motives. [1/2 definitions] |
| apology |
a formal explanation and defense in speech or writing of one's actions, beliefs, or motives. [1/2 definitions] |
| caveat |
a qualification or explanation given to prevent misunderstanding of what is being said. [1/3 definitions] |
| comment |
to write a note of criticism or explanation about a text. [1/8 definitions] |
| cover letter |
a letter of explanation enclosed with a document, package, or the like. |
| cover story |
(informal) a fictitious identity, purpose, or the like used to provide a plausible explanation for and conceal one's actual activities; alibi. [1/2 definitions] |
| descriptive |
characterized by classification and description rather than by explanation or interpretation, esp. in reference to fields of study. [1/2 definitions] |
| excuse |
an explanation offered to justify or request pardon for a fault. [1/11 definitions] |
| exegesis |
a critical explanation or interpretive analysis, esp. of religious texts. |
| explain |
to make a clarification or give an explanation. [1/5 definitions] |
| hit the nail on the head |
to find exactly the right solution, expression, or explanation. |
| hypothesis |
a proposed explanation that accounts for observed phenomena or known facts and that can be used to guide further investigation. [1/3 definitions] |
| interpret |
to provide an explanation. [1/6 definitions] |
| interpretation |
a meaning or explanation put forward. [1/4 definitions] |
| justification |
something that explains, justifies, or defends, as an explanation or supporting evidence. [1/2 definitions] |
| key1 |
a list that provides an explanation of codes or symbols. [1/8 definitions] |
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