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• “the explanation was very simple“
• “I expected a brief account“

Synonyms

• account be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something; keep an account of ; to give an account or representation of in words; furnish a justifying analysis or explanation; a record or narrative description of past events; a short account of the news; a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services; a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; grounds; importance or value; a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance; the act of informing by verbal report; an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered; the quality of taking advantage

• “making something plain or intelligible“
• “I heard his explanation of the accident“