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clarity

noun
clar·​i·​ty | \ ˈkler-É™-tÄ“ How to pronounce clarity (audio) , ˈkla-rÉ™-\

Definition of clarity

: the quality or state of being clear : lucidity There is a lack of clarity in many legal documents.
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Examples of clarity in a Sentence

The essays are edited for clarity. There is a lack of clarity in many legal documents. She remembered what happened that day with surprising clarity. I'm looking for greater clarity about what is expected of our students. The clarity of the photographs was amazing. The DVD has excellent clarity of sound. the clarity of the lake's water The vitamin is believed to improve skin clarity.
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Recent Examples on the Web

 But my move was not out of desperation but a desire for clarity. — Los Angeles Times, "L.A. Affairs: I was into her. But she was into playing games.," 31 Aug. 2019 Multiple interviews have been condensed and edited for clarity. — Quanta Magazine, "A Mathematician Whose Only Constant Is Change," 27 Aug. 2019 It has been edited for clarity Watching Andrew Luck's retirement press conference brought back a lot of memories. — Rich Ohrnberger, azcentral, "Not every NFL career ends with a news conference goodbye, some end quietly in hotel bars," 27 Aug. 2019 This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity. — Emily Atkin, The New Republic, "How David Koch Changed The World," 23 Aug. 2019 Since the narrative jumps between the present time and eight months earlier, for clarity’s sake, let’s split this recap into two parts. — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, "13 Reasons Why season 3 binge recap," 23 Aug. 2019 The following conversation is lightly condensed and edited for clarity. — Nicole Dieker, Vox, "Money Talks: How a new couple handles their shared finances," 20 Aug. 2019 For clarity, eligible entries received during the Weekly Entry Period for week 1 will be included in the prize drawing for week 1 only. — CNN, "TUMS Ultimate Tailgate Sweepstakes Rules," 19 Aug. 2019 The conversation below has been edited for length and clarity. — Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, "What It's Like to Be the Directors of the Obamas' First Movie," 23 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of clarity

1616, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for clarity

Middle English clarite, from Latin claritat-, claritas, from clarus — see clarify

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clarity

noun
How to pronounce clarity (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of clarity

: the quality of being easily understood
: the quality of being expressed, remembered, understood, etc., in a very exact way
: the quality of being easily seen or heard

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clarity

noun
clar·​i·​ty | \ ˈkler-É™-tÄ“ How to pronounce clarity (audio) \

Kids Definition of clarity

: clear quality or state the clarity of the water You can adjust the picture for greater clarity. She remembered her dream with clarity.

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