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Detailed Translations for explanation from English to Dutch

explanation:

explanation [the ~] nomen

  1. the explanation (clarification; elucidation; enlightenment; )
    de verduidelijking; de uitleg; de opheldering; de toelichting; de verklaring; de uiteenzetting
  2. the explanation (commentary)
    de toelichting; nadere uitleg
  3. the explanation (interpretation; elucidation; reading; version)
    de verklaring; de uitleg; verklarende uitleg; de interpretatie; de duiding
  4. the explanation (information; particulars)
    de inlichtingen; de toelichtingen; de ophelderingen
  5. the explanation (information; clarification; enlightenment; clearing)
    de informatie; de inlichting

Translation Matrix for explanation:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
duiding elucidation; explanation; interpretation; reading; version
informatie clarification; clearing; enlightenment; explanation; information announcement; delegation of knowledge; information; information system; notice; notification
inlichting clarification; clearing; enlightenment; explanation; information
inlichtingen explanation; information; particulars
interpretatie elucidation; explanation; interpretation; reading; version angle; aspect; attitude; conception; idea; interpretation; notion; opinion; outlook; perspective; point of view; reading; stand; version; view; vision; way of thinking
nadere uitleg commentary; explanation
opheldering clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice announcement; notification; statement
ophelderingen explanation; information; particulars
toelichting clarification; clearing; commentary; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice annex; announcement; appendix; enclosure; inset; notification; statement; supplement
toelichtingen explanation; information; particulars
uiteenzetting clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice
uitleg clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; interpretation; notice; reading; version briefing; guidebook; handbook; instruction; instruction book; manual
verduidelijking clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; notice
verklarende uitleg elucidation; explanation; interpretation; reading; version
verklaring clarification; clearing; communication; elucidation; enlightenment; explaining; explanation; information; interpretation; notice; reading; version announcement; charge; declaration; notification; report; statement; testimony
- account
Not SpecifiedRelated TranslationsOther Translations
inlichtingen leads; tip-off; tips
OtherRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- explication; justification

Related Words for "explanation":

  • explanations

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Related Definitions for "explanation":

  1. thought that makes something comprehensible1
  2. a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.1
    • the explanation was very simple1
  3. the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible1
    • I heard his explanation of the accident1

Wiktionary Translations for explanation:

explanation
noun
  1. something that explains
  2. euphemism for excuse
  3. the act or process of explaining
explanation
noun
  1. uitleg
  2. verduidelijking
  3. nadere tekst om het te verduidelijken
  4. een verhaal bedoeld om iets begrijpelijk te maken
  5. iets wat ter verduidelijking dient
  6. het verklaren
  7. opheldering

Cross Translation:
FromToVia
explanation voorlichting Aufklärung — über Sachverhalte, Zusammenhänge und/oder Gefahren informieren
explanation toelichting; uitlegging Erklärung — Aufschluss über Zusammenhänge, Sachverhalte

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