explanation

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UK /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/US /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/

Meaning

noun

a statement, fact, or situation that tells you why something happened; a reason given for something

“The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.”

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The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.

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