clarify
clarify
make clear
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clarify with Russian translation
clarify usage examples
Пожалуйста, не забывайте уточнять срок сдачи отчёта, чтобы команда могла спланировать задачи.
Please clarify the deadline for the report so the team can plan their tasks.
Нам нужно уточнять наши роли перед началом спринта, чтобы всем было понятно, кто что делает.
Let's clarify our roles before the sprint starts so everyone knows what to do.
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clarify belongs to the topic "Teamwork, Business Email, Customer Communication". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
clarify synonyms
What's the difference between clarify / explain / clear up / elucidate / rephrase / specify
to make something clear or less confused; general neutral term for removing ambiguity
Can you clarify the goal for the next sprint so the team knows what to prioritize?
Можешь уточнить цель на следующий спринт, чтобы команда знала, чему отдавать приоритет?
to make something understandable by describing it in more detail; broader than 'clarify'
Please explain how the new process works so everyone on the team understands it.
Пожалуйста, объясни, как работает новый процесс, чтобы вся команда его поняла.
to remove confusion or misunderstanding; a phrasal verb often used in spoken English
Let's have a quick call to clear up any questions about the deadline.
Давайте быстро созвонимся, чтобы прояснить все вопросы по сроку.
to make something clear, often in a formal or academic way; more formal than 'clarify'
The lead researcher was asked to elucidate the methodology during the meeting.
Главного исследователя попросили прояснить методологию на встрече.
to say something in different words, usually to make it clearer; a direct technique for clarifying
Could you rephrase your last point so I understand what you mean?
Можешь переформулировать свою последнюю мысль, чтобы я понял, что ты имеешь в виду?
to state exact details or requirements; focuses on precision rather than general clarification
Please specify the acceptance criteria for this task so developers know when it's done.
Пожалуйста, уточни критерии приёмки для этой задачи, чтобы разработчики знали, когда она завершена.
to give more detail or expand on a point; often means adding information rather than only removing ambiguity
Could you elaborate on the risks you mentioned in the project plan?
Можешь развернуто рассказать о рисках, которые ты упомянул в плане проекта?
to state the exact meaning or boundaries of a term or concept; more technical/precise than 'clarify'
We need to define the team's responsibilities before starting the project.
Нам нужно определить обязанности команды перед началом проекта.
to settle or fix a problem or uncertainty; implies action to remove the issue rather than merely explain it
We need to resolve the discrepancy in the requirements before development begins.
Нам нужно устранить расхождение в требованиях до начала разработки.
to make something less complex; aims to reduce complexity rather than specifically remove ambiguity
Try to simplify the presentation so stakeholders can quickly grasp the main points.
Постарайся упростить презентацию, чтобы заинтересованные лица быстро поняли основные моменты.
to explain the meaning of something, often involving some subjective judgment; different from 'clarify' which is more neutral
How do you interpret the client's feedback on the prototype?
Как ты интерпретируешь отзыв клиента о прототипе?
to shed light on or make clear, often in a more literary or formal way than 'clarify'
The case study helped illuminate the customer's decision-making process.
Кейс помог прояснить процесс принятия решений клиентом.
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How to pronounce clarify and what this word means
clarify translation: уточнять. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce clarify
/tə ˈklærɪfaɪ/
clarify translation
уточнять
clarify examples
Please clarify the deadline for the report so the team can plan their tasks.
clarify transcription
/tə ˈklærɪfaɪ/, /tə ˈklærəˌfaɪ/
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Questions about this word
clarify meaning: what does it mean?
make clear
clarify pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
clarify is pronounced as /tə ˈklærɪfaɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
clarify definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Please clarify the deadline for the report so the team can plan their tasks. Translation: Пожалуйста, не забывайте уточнять срок сдачи отчёта, чтобы команда могла спланировать задачи.
Is clarify part of Customer Communication vocabulary?
Yes, clarify (уточнять) can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is clarify part of Business Email vocabulary?
Yes, clarify (уточнять) can be learned in the Business Email topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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