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Explanation

nounid 4884·updated May 18, 2026
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a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

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account
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Explanation's
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Framework definitions

A Taxonomy and Terminology of Adversarial Machine Learning1 senseview framework →
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Systems deliver accompanying evidence or reason(s) for all outputs.
Four Principles of Explainable Artificial 3 Intelligence1 senseview framework →
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The explanation principle obligates AI systems to supply evidence, support, or reasoning for each output.
Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →
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thought that makes something comprehensible
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a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
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the act of explaining

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