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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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abstraction, abstract entity go
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples
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account, explanation
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
noun.communication
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simplification go
an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity
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accounting go
a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes
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reason go
an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
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justification go
a statement in explanation of some action or belief
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exposition go
an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse
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explication go
a detailed explanation of the meaning of something
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gloss, rubric go
an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
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derivation, deriving, etymologizing go
(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
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definition go
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
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interpretation go
an explanation that results from interpreting something
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walk-through go
a thorough explanation (usually accompanied by a demonstration) of each step in a procedure or process