clarifyingreply
nounUK /ˈklærɪfaɪɪŋ rɪˈplaɪ/
US /ˈklɛrəfaɪɪŋ rɪˈplaɪ/
A clarifying reply is an answer that makes something easier to understand.
When I asked what time the party started, her clarifying reply told me it was at three o'clock.
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2. A reply that clears up a misunderstanding.
His clarifying reply showed that he had meant a different thing all along.
3. A short answer that gives more details about something.
The teacher's clarifying reply helped the class see how the experiment worked.
4. A response that makes a confusing message clear.
Her clarifying reply explained the strange note on the board.