explanation

descriptions

dɪˈskrɪpʃ(ə)n

noun

a spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.

people who had seen him were able to give a description

account,explanation,elucidation,illustration,representation,interpretation,chronicle,report,narration,narrative,story,recounting,rendition,relation,commentary,version,portrayal,portrait,word picture,evocation,details

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description

dɪˈskrɪpʃ(ə)n

noun

a spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.

people who had seen him were able to give a description

account,explanation,elucidation,illustration,representation,interpretation,chronicle,report,narration,narrative,story,recounting,rendition,relation,commentary,version,portrayal,portrait,word picture,evocation,details

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defenses

dɪˈfɛns

noun

the action of defending from or resisting attack.

methods of defence against this kind of attack

protection,shielding,safeguarding,guarding,security,fortification,cover,shelter,screen,resistance,deterrent,vindication,justification,support,advocacy,approval,endorsement,promotion,apology,apologia,explanation,explication,excuse,extenuation,exoneration,palliation

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defense

dɪˈfɛns

noun

the action of defending from or resisting attack.

methods of defence against this kind of attack

protection,shielding,safeguarding,guarding,security,fortification,cover,shelter,screen,resistance,deterrent,vindication,justification,support,advocacy,approval,endorsement,promotion,apology,apologia,explanation,explication,excuse,extenuation,exoneration,palliation

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defences

dɪˈfɛns

noun

the action of defending from or resisting attack.

methods of defence against this kind of attack

protection,shielding,safeguarding,guarding,security,fortification,cover,shelter,screen,resistance,deterrent,vindication,justification,support,advocacy,approval,endorsement,promotion,apology,apologia,explanation,explication,excuse,extenuation,exoneration,palliation

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defence

dɪˈfɛns

noun

the action of defending from or resisting attack.

methods of defence against this kind of attack

protection,shielding,safeguarding,guarding,security,fortification,cover,shelter,screen,resistance,deterrent,vindication,justification,support,advocacy,approval,endorsement,promotion,apology,apologia,explanation,explication,excuse,extenuation,exoneration,palliation

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clarifications

ˌklarɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n

noun

the action of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.

please advise us if you require further clarification

explanation,elucidation,illumination,simplification,exposition,explication,exegesis

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clarification

ˌklarɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n

noun

the action of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.

please advise us if you require further clarification

explanation,elucidation,illumination,simplification,exposition,explication,exegesis

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captions

ˈkapʃ(ə)n

noun

a title or brief explanation accompanying an illustration, cartoon, or poster.

he designed a series of posters with the caption: ‘No One is Innocent’

title,heading,wording,head,legend,inscription,explanation,description,rubric,label,motto,slogan

verb

provide (an illustration) with a title or explanation.

the photograph was captioned ‘Three little maids’

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caption

ˈkapʃ(ə)n

noun

a title or brief explanation accompanying an illustration, cartoon, or poster.

he designed a series of posters with the caption: ‘No One is Innocent’

title,heading,wording,head,legend,inscription,explanation,description,rubric,label,motto,slogan

verb

provide (an illustration) with a title or explanation.

the photograph was captioned ‘Three little maids’

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apologias

/ˌapəˈləʊdʒɪə/

noun

A formal written defence of one’s opinions or conduct.

an apologia for book-banning

defence,justification,vindication,explanation,apology

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apologia

/ˌæpəˈloʊdʒ(i)ə/

noun

A formal written defense of one’s opinions or conduct.

an apologia for book banning

defence,justification,vindication,explanation,apology

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accounts

/əˈkaʊnt/

noun

A report or description of an event or experience.

a detailed account of what has been achieved

description,report,version,story,narration,narrative,statement,news,explanation,exposition,interpretation,communiqué,recital,rendition,sketch,delineation,portrayal,tale

verb

Consider or regard in a specified way.

her visit could not be accounted a success

consider,regard as,reckon,hold to be,think,think of as,look on as,view as,see as,take for,judge,adjudge,count,deem,rate,gauge,interpret as

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accounted

/əˈkaʊnt/

noun

A report or description of an event or experience.

a detailed account of what has been achieved

description,report,version,story,narration,narrative,statement,news,explanation,exposition,interpretation,communiqué,recital,rendition,sketch,delineation,portrayal,tale

verb

Consider or regard in a specified way.

her visit could not be accounted a success

consider,regard as,reckon,hold to be,think,think of as,look on as,view as,see as,take for,judge,adjudge,count,deem,rate,gauge,interpret as

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account

/əˈkaʊnt/

noun

A report or description of an event or experience.

a detailed account of what has been achieved

description,report,version,story,narration,narrative,statement,news,explanation,exposition,interpretation,communiqué,recital,rendition,sketch,delineation,portrayal,tale

verb

Consider or regard in a specified way.

her visit could not be accounted a success

consider,regard as,reckon,hold to be,think,think of as,look on as,view as,see as,take for,judge,adjudge,count,deem,rate,gauge,interpret as

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