Erläuterung

Definitions of Erläuterung
  1. noun
    a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
    synonyms: Erklärung
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    Auslegung, Darlegung, Deutung, Interpretation, Sinndeutung
    an explanation that results from interpreting something
    Klärung
    an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
    Bibelauslegung
    an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)
    Textauslegung, Textinterpretation
    an interpretation based on the exact wording
    Fehldeutung, Missdeutung, Missinterpretation, Mißdeutung, Mißinterpretation
    putting the wrong interpretation on
    type of:
    Aussage, Behauptung
    a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
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