explainer
nounUK /ɪkˈspleɪnə/
US /ɪkˈspleɪnər/
A person or thing that helps you understand something.
The teacher used a short video as an explainer for the science lesson.
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2. A short video or article that makes a complicated topic easy to understand.
We watched an explainer about how volcanoes work.
3. A person whose job is to make difficult ideas clear to others.
She works as an explainer at the museum, helping visitors understand the exhibits.
4. A statement or piece of writing that gives reasons for something.
His explainer for being late did not convince the coach.