<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the act or process of explaining.</li><li>something that explains; a statement made to clarify something and make it understandable.</li><li>a meaning or interpretation.</li><li>a mutual declaration of the meaning of words spoken, actions, motives, etc., with a view to adjusting a misunderstanding or reconciling differences.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>elucidation</li><li>description</li><li>interpretation</li><li>exposition</li><li>explication</li><li>answer</li><li>key</li><li>solution</li></ul>