chiarimento

clarification

noun kyah-ree-MEN-toh Rare

Usage Note

Chiarimento means an explanation given to clear up a misunderstanding or ambiguity. It is commonly used in professional, diplomatic, and legal contexts: chiedere un chiarimento (to ask for a clarification). The verb is chiarire (to clarify), and the plural is chiarimenti. It differs from spiegazione (explanation) in that it specifically implies resolving a doubt.

Examples

"Ho bisogno di un chiarimento su questo punto."

Natural Translation

I need a clarification on this point.

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