The word "clarification" comes from the Latin clarificatio, meaning "a making clear", which is derived from the verb clarificare ("to make clear").  This Latin verb itself combines clarus ("clear") and facere ("to make"). The term entered English via French (clarifiier "clarify, make clear"), with the first known use dating to the early 17th century. 

According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the first known use of the noun "clarification" was in 1617, in a work by surgeon John Woodall.  

Examples of "clarification" used in a sentence: 
“This will hopefully bring clarification for market participants and foster the development of sustainable products,” he says.  
"Still, there are a variety of ways in which we might seek some clarification." 
"The council said it had contacted the mosque to "seek urgent clarification" after reports about age and gender restrictions." 
"Make sure you understand the answers, and if not, ask for clarification." 
"This spontaneous clarification was at one time the only method in vogue." 

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