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EXPLANATIONS

Explanation is an act or process makes something known, plain, OR understandable. An explanation is a set of statements constructed to describe a set of facts which clarifies the causes, context and consequences of those facts.  An explanation describes facts in a way that makes them understandable.  The "intent" of an explanation is to INCREASE understanding.  There are a number of nuances and ideas that  make explanations a particularly potent form of communication.  These people seek out UNIQUE and helpful ways to explain ideas to others.  Sometimes the best explainers are people who combine their natural communication style with a focus on standards of their profession.  Great explainers have the ability to picture themselves in another person's shoes and communicate from that perspective.  Creating a great explanation involves stepping out of your own shoes and into the audience's.  It is a process built on empathy, on being able to understand and