offeredexplanation
nounUK /ˈɒfəd ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
US /ˈɔfərd ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/
An offered explanation is when someone tells you why something happened.
The teacher gave an offered explanation for why the class trip was canceled.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A reason that someone gives to help you understand a mistake.
His offered explanation for being late was that his bus broke down.
3. A statement that tells how something works.
The offered explanation of the game rules helped everyone play.
4. A polite way of saying why you cannot do something.
She gave an offered explanation for missing the party.