as in interpretative
serving to explain
the explanatory section has as its heading "What the New Tax Changes Mean"
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The site often displays links to related forms and, sometimes, some explanatory text.
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PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
One approach is to try to change people’s belief or explanatory theory about something.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 15 Dec. 2024
The 1-inch format tape on an open reel had been carefully packaged and included an explanatory note by Dunlop taped to the outside, along with a longer letter from him tucked inside.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Dec. 2024
The movie, without devoting one explanatory line of dialogue to it, treats Avery’s career as an existential relationship ender.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
One approach is to try to change people’s belief or explanatory theory about something.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 15 Dec. 2024
The 1-inch format tape on an open reel had been carefully packaged and included an explanatory note by Dunlop taped to the outside, along with a longer letter from him tucked inside.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Dec. 2024
The movie, without devoting one explanatory line of dialogue to it, treats Avery’s career as an existential relationship ender.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Explanatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explanatory. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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