Relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide why and/or how

early 15c., from Latin explanare "to explain, make clear, make plain" (see explanation). Originally explane, spelling altered by influence of plain. Also see plane (v.2). In 17c., occasional [..]

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to give the meaning of something; to make something clear

Provide additional information that demonstrates understanding of reasoning and/or application.

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masbir zayn / mazber zayn

This means to provide reasons for, to account for, to provide a clear answer, to clarify. Logical reasons are provided.

This instruction involves describing as well as giving reasons as to how or why something occurs.

To give facts and details that make an idea easier to understand. Explaining can involve a written summary supported by a diagram, chart, table, or a combination of these.

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Relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide why and/or how

Tell how things work or how they came to be the way they are, including perhaps some need to 'describe' and to 'analyse' (see above). 

In explanatory answers it is imperative that you clarify and interpret the material you present. In such an answer it is best to state the "how or why," reconcile any differences in opinion or experimental results, and, where possible, state causes. The aim is to make plain the conditions which give rise to whatever you are examin [..]

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