| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | account | an explanatory description of events |
| 2. | addendum | an added explanatory section |
| 3. | advisory | guidance that explains what matters |
| 4. | analysis | detailed explanation through examination |
| 5. | annotation | an added explanatory note |
| 6. | answer | a response that explains something |
| 7. | appendix | supplementary explanatory material |
| 8. | aside | a brief explanatory remark |
| 9. | background | information that explains circumstances |
| 10. | breakdown | an explanation in parts |
| 11. | briefing | a short explanatory report |
| 12. | caption | brief explanatory text with image |
| 13. | case | an example that explains |
| 14. | caveat | a warning that clarifies limits |
| 15. | clearing up | removing confusion by explaining |
| 16. | commentary | explanatory discussion or notes |
| 17. | condition | a stated explanatory requirement |
| 18. | context | background that explains meaning |
| 19. | decipherment | figuring out and explaining meaning |
| 20. | decoding | making meaning understandable |
| 21. | definition | a statement of exact meaning |
| 22. | demonstration | an explanation by showing |
| 23. | description | a spoken or written explanation |
| 24. | disambiguation | removal of uncertainty in meaning |
| 25. | disclaimer | a statement clarifying limits |
| 26. | elucidation | a clearer explanation of something |
| 27. | endnote | a note with explanation |
| 28. | example | something used to explain |
| 29. | exegesis | critical explanation of a text |
| 30. | explanation | something that makes meaning clear |
| 31. | explication | a detailed explanation or interpretation |
| 32. | expounding | explaining something in detail |
| 33. | fine point | a subtle explanatory distinction |
| 34. | footnote | a note giving explanation |
| 35. | formulation | a particular way of expressing |
| 36. | framework | a structure for explanation |
| 37. | full explanation | a complete account making clear |
| 38. | gist | the main point explained |
| 39. | gloss | a brief explanatory note |
| 40. | guidance | helpful explanation or direction |
| 41. | guide | something that explains and directs |
| 42. | handbook | a concise explanatory guide |
| 43. | illumination | helpful explanation that makes clear |
| 44. | illustration | an example that explains |
| 45. | information | knowledge given to explain something |
| 46. | instance | a particular example for explanation |
| 47. | instructional note | a note giving explanation |
| 48. | interpretation | an explanation of meaning |
| 49. | justification | an explanation showing good reasons |
| 50. | legend | explanatory guide to symbols |
| 51. | making clear | explaining so confusion ends |
| 52. | manual | a book of instructions and explanations |
| 53. | meaning | what something is intended to express |
| 54. | message | the meaning being communicated |
| 55. | note | a brief explanatory statement |
| 56. | observation | a remark that explains something |
| 57. | orientation | introductory explanation or guidance |
| 58. | outline | a general explanatory summary |
| 59. | paraphrase | restatement that makes meaning clearer |
| 60. | parenthetical | an inserted explanatory remark |
| 61. | particularization | making details more specific |
| 62. | postscript | an added explanatory note |
| 63. | primer | a basic explanatory introduction |
| 64. | proviso | a conditional explanatory clause |
| 65. | qualification | a limiting explanatory detail |
| 66. | rationale | the underlying explanation or reason |
| 67. | reasoning | the explanation behind thinking |
| 68. | rephrasing | putting into clearer words |
| 69. | reply | an answering explanation or statement |
| 70. | report | an account explaining details |
| 71. | reservation | a limiting explanatory condition |
| 72. | response | a reply that provides explanation |
| 73. | restatement | saying again more clearly |
| 74. | side note | a brief additional explanation |
| 75. | specification | a precise explanatory detail |
| 76. | spelling out | making something fully explicit |
| 77. | statement | a clear explanatory declaration |
| 78. | stipulation | a specified explanatory condition |
| 79. | straightening out | resolving confusion through explanation |
| 80. | summary | a brief explanatory overview |
| 81. | supplement | something added for explanation |
| 82. | translation | restating meaning in other words |
| 83. | tutorial | instructional explanation step by step |
| 84. | unfolding | gradual making clear |
| 85. | unpacking | careful explanation of details |
| 86. | unraveling | making something easier to understand |
| 87. | untangling | making a confusing matter clear |
| 88. | usable account | an understandable explanation |
| 89. | verbalization | putting meaning into words |
| 90. | verdict | a conclusive resolving statement |
| 91. | version | a particular wording or account |
| 92. | view | a way of interpreting something |
| 93. | visualization | making meaning clear through imagery |
| 94. | voice-over | spoken explanation over visuals |
| 95. | walkthrough | step-by-step explanation or guide |
| 96. | way of putting it | a particular phrasing |
| 97. | word picture | descriptive explanation in words |
| 98. | wording | the way something is expressed |
| 99. | working definition | practical temporary definition |
| 100. | write-up | a written explanatory account |
