(n) an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding, Syn. illumination, elucidation, Example:the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. [ Cf. F. clarification, L. clarificatio glorification. ] 1. The act or process of making clear or transparent, by freeing visible impurities; as, the clarification of wine. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The act of freeing from obscurities. [ 1913 Webster ]
The clarification of men's ideas. Whewell. [ 1913 Webster ]