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ex·pla·na·tion [ˌekspləˈneɪʃən] N

1. explanation (clarifying statement):

explanation
Erklärung f <-, -en>
explanation of reason, motive
Erläuterung f <-, -en>
to give [sb] an explanation for [or of] sth
[jdm] etw erklären [o. erläutern]
to need an explanation
einer Erklärung f [o. Erläuterung f] bedürfen

2. explanation (reason):

explanation
Erklärung f <-, -en>
explanation LAW
Aussage f
to give [sb] an explanation for [or of] sth
[jdm] eine Erklärung für etw acc geben
to give [sb] an explanation for [or of] sth
[jdm] etw erklären

3. explanation no pl (act of explaining):

explanation
Erklärung f <-, -en>
in explanation [of sth] [or by way of explanation [for sth]]
als Erklärung [für etw acc]
byzantine explanations, procedures
hoch kompliziert <höchstkompliziert>
byzantine explanations, procedures
schwer durchschaubar
conceivable explanation
nachvollziehbare Erklärung
lucidity of explanation
Anschaulichkeit f einer Erklärung
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seine Erklärungen waren von viel zu großer Allgemeinheit
his explanations were far too general
Erläuterung
explanation
[jdm] Erläuterungen [zu etw dat] geben
to give [sb] explanations [of sth]
nähere Erläuterungen geben
to give detailed explanations
ohne Erläuterung
without explanation
zur Erläuterung
by way of explanation
Darlegung
explanation
aufklärungsbedürftig
needing further explanation pred
weitere Angaben entnehmen Sie bitte den folgenden Erklärungen
for further information please refer to the following explanations
Erhellung
explanation
die Erhellung der Gründe einer S. gen
the explanation of/insight into the reasons for sth

Klett Biology Glossary

possible explanation N

possible explanation
mögliche Erklärung

PONS Specialized Dictionary "Verkehrswesen"

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explanation

explanation
Erklärung
explanation
Legende
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Legende
explanation
Erklärung
explanation

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Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

the facts are susceptible of other explanations
die Fakten lassen auch andere Erklärungen zu
an explanation would be very much appreciated
wir/sie usw. würden uns sehr über eine Erklärung freuen
in explanation [of sth] [or by way of explanation [for sth]]
als Erklärung [für etw acc]
no explanation for his absence was forthcoming
für seine Abwesenheit gab es keine Erklärung
weitere Angaben entnehmen Sie bitte den folgenden Erklärungen
for further information please refer to the following explanations
jdm etw detaillierter aufschlüsseln
to give sb a more detailed explanation of sth
ich wünsche sofort eine Erklärung [von Ihnen]!
I demand an explanation [from you] immediately!
eine Begründung/Erklärung nachschieben
to provide a reason/an explanation afterwards
seine Erklärungen waren von viel zu großer Allgemeinheit
his explanations were far too general
[jdm] Erläuterungen [zu etw dat] geben
to give [sb] explanations [of sth]

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

This vehicle was turned out in every conceivable fixed wheelbase configuration and also as a fifth wheel (actually fourth wheel) articulated tractor unit.
en.wikipedia.org
The reason that such a situation is conceivable is that, fundamentally, we do not know why our theories work so well.
en.wikipedia.org
It is conceivable that landslides around the summit have led to the growth of linear hollows.
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They have established tens of thousands of standards covering almost every conceivable topic.
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Devotees throng the temple precincts on every conceivable occasion to seek blessings.
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Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

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There seems no need to appeal to the more radical explanations proposed in some recent papers such as new physics in the dark matter sector or dynamical effects driven by star and black hole formation which are much more violent than any observed.
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www.mpa-garching.mpg.de
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Es scheint daher keine Notwendigkeit für radikalere Erklärungen zu geben, die in einigen neueren Arbeiten vorgeschlagen wurden, wie neue Physik für die dunkle Materie oder dynamische Effekte, angetrieben durch Sternentstehung und schwarze Löcher, die viel heftiger sind, als alle beobachteten.
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www.mpa-garching.mpg.de
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Notwithstanding the growing importance of social media, readers and listeners expect the traditional media to provide scope for research, contextualisation, explanation and orientation.The media can and should create public space and publicity by informing, questioning, exposing and debating.
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www.giz.de
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Ungeachtet der wachsenden Bedeutung von sozialen Medien erwarten Leser und Hörer von den klassischen Medien die Möglichkeit der Recherche, Einordnung, Erklärung und Orientierung. Medien können und sollen Öffentlichkeit herstellen, indem sie informieren, nachfragen und hinterfragen, aufdecken und vermitteln.
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www.giz.de
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4,50 € for a few excavations, probably again without any explanations, were simply not worth it.
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www.ronny-pannasch.de
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4,50 € für ein paar Ausgrabungen und das wahrscheinlich wieder ohne jegliche Erklärungen, waren uns das einfach nicht wert.
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www.ronny-pannasch.de
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An alternative explanation for dizziness and impaired balance
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www.atlantotec.com
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Eine alternative Erklärung für Schwindel und Gleichgewichtsstörungen
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www.atlantotec.com
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contains general language as well as technical terms, often EU-terminology, especially good in technical and special fields, entries are divided into 48 fields, synonyms, definitions, explanations etc., users can save their profile
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www.iim.fh-koeln.de
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enthält Begriffe aus 48 Fachgebieten und allgemeinsprachliche Einträge, oft EU-Terminologie, besonders gut in technischen und speziellen Bereichen, Synonyme, Definitionen, Erklärungen usw., Benutzer können ihr Profil speichern
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www.iim.fh-koeln.de

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