Explanation
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
Framework senses
- §1
- Systems deliver accompanying evidence or reason(s) for all outputs.
- §1
- The explanation principle obligates AI systems to supply evidence, support, or reasoning for each output.
- §1
- thought that makes something comprehensible
- §2
- a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
- §3
- the act of explaining