— clarification , n. — clarifier , n.
/klar"euh fuy'/ , v. , clarified, clarifying .
v.t.
1. to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity.
2. to remove solid matter from (a liquid); to make into a clear or pellucid liquid.
3. to free (the mind, intelligence, etc.) from confusion; revive: The short nap clarified his thoughts.
v.i.
4. to become clear, pure, or intelligible: The political situation clarified.
[ 1350-1400; ME clarifier clarificare, equiv. to L clar ( us ) clear + -ificare -IFY ]
Syn. 1. explain, illuminate, elucidate, resolve.