Meaning of the word elucidation in English

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elucidation

US /iˌluː.səˈdeɪ.ʃən/
UK /iˌluː.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

an explanation or clarification of something

Example:
The professor provided a detailed elucidation of the complex theory.
We need further elucidation on the new policy.
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