written explanation
collocation in Englishmeaningsofwrittenandexplanation
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written
adjective
uk/ˈrɪt.ən/us/ˈrɪt̬.ən/
expressed in writing, or ...
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explanation
noun[C or U]
uk/ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/us/ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/
the details or reasons that someone gives to make something clear or easy ...
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(Definition ofwrittenandexplanationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofwritten explanation
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Subjects were asked to remember the rule and refer to thewrittenexplanation, if necessary, as they completed the training session.
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All participants were provided with awrittenexplanationof the research and informed consent obtained prior to data collection.
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If it proposes to reduce it, that local authority must provide a clearwrittenexplanation.
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I am not asking that he should make a substantialwrittenexplanation, but he must state his reasons.
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It also intends to continue to fulfil its promise to provide complainants withwrittenexplanationof the results of its investigations.
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I made a request that you should change your oral explanation into awrittenexplanation.
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I would therefore ask for awrittenexplanationon the website so that every citizen can also understand it.
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Amendment (a) relates to the first new power, that awrittenexplanationof suggested remedial action should be given.
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In those cases, it would lead to unnecessary bureaucratic paperwork to provide that they were always provided with awrittenexplanation.
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Awrittenexplanationand answer can then be given to some of the significant points that have been raised.
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My delegation has remained as we wish to submit awrittenexplanation.
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You will be asked to give awrittenexplanation.
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As soon as possible, at least those getting a supplementary pension will receive awrittenexplanation.
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He will be requested to make awrittenexplanation, and will be afforded every opportunity of meeting the charge and proving his innocence.
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If we cannot have an answer this afternoon, perhaps those interested in the topic may have awrittenexplanationlater.
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People who, for one reason or another, cannot be paid any arrears will have been given awrittenexplanation.
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It must also serve on the parentwrittenexplanationof his right to make representations to the authority about its intention.
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We accept an obligation to give awrittenexplanationto any person who appears to have an interest, if he asks for it.
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On completion of any investigation, the department gives awrittenexplanationof the outcome to the complainant.
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However, many other issues involved in this development have received no public debate, and nowrittenexplanationof what is going on has been offered.
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