need clarification

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

To require more information to understand something.

clarificationVERB + clarification

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need

Examples (10)

  • Several points in the new company policy need clarification.
  • The witness's testimony was so confusing that it needed clarification from the lawyer.
  • Does any part of this proposal need clarification before we proceed to a vote?
  • I think your last email might need some clarification; I didn't quite understand the final part.
  • The assembly instructions have been poorly written and need clarification.
  • We need clarification of the terms and conditions before signing the agreement.
  • The project manager will explain the details, but some technical aspects will still need clarification.
  • Before I can approve this budget, a few of the listed expenses need clarification.
  • If the rules are ambiguous, they will need clarification to ensure fair play.
  • The student raised her hand, indicating that a specific concept in the lecture needed clarification.