clarifying (B2)

adjective/verb (participle)

Pronunciation: /ˈklærɪfaɪɪŋ/

Definition

Making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.

Examples

• She sent a clarifying email to ensure everyone understood the new project deadlines.

• The witness offered a clarifying remark that resolved the confusion in the courtroom.

• His clarifying questions helped the team identify the core issue in the design.

Synonyms of clarifying

Words with a similar meaning to clarifying:

• explaining
• simplifying
• elucidating

Antonyms of clarifying

Words with the opposite meaning to clarifying:

• confusing
• obscuring

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