clarity

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clar·i·ty / ˈklaritē/ • n. the quality of being clear, in particular: ∎  the quality of coherence and intelligibility: for the sake of clarity, each of these strategies is dealt with separately. ∎  the quality of being easy to see or hear; sharpness of image or sound: the clarity of the picture. ∎  the quality of being certain or definite: it was clarity of purpose that he needed. ∎  the quality of transparency or purity: the crystal clarity of water.

clarity

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clarity †lustre, splendour XVI; clearness XVII. — L. clāritās, f. clārus CLEAR; see -ITY.

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