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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 |
careful study of the parts of something in order to understand more about the whole, or the report or explanation of such a study. [1/2 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] |
| brief |
to share or tell by means of a short explanation. [1/5 definitions] |
| caveat |
a qualification or explanation given to prevent misunderstanding of what is being said. [1/3 definitions] |
| challenge |
a calling into question; request for an explanation or proof. [1/6 definitions] |
| colon1 |
a punctuation mark (:). It is often used to introduce a series, quotation, or explanation. |
| 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] |
| defense |
an explanation or excuse for something. [1/3 definitions] |
| descriptive |
characterized by classification and description rather than by explanation or interpretation, esp. in reference to fields of study. [1/2 definitions] |
| etymology |
an explanation of the history of a word and its meanings. [1/2 definitions] |
| excuse |
to be the reason or cause for; serve as an explanation for. [2/5 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. |
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