clarity
noun
clar·i·ty
ˈkler-ə-tē
ˈkla-rə-
plural clarities
: the quality of being clear: such as
a
: the quality of being easily understood
The interview has been edited for clarity.
Mr. Darlington writes with wit and clarity.—Frank J. Prial
b
: the state of having a full, detailed, and orderly mental grasp of something
She remembered that day with surprising clarity.
Employees are looking for some clarity [=understanding] on the company's new policies.
The first step is to ensure you have clarity of purpose. I've been shocked how often people who started an enterprise seem to forget their original purpose.—Jacob Harold
… juggling so many creative balls at once that it's amazing he has such clarity of thought.—Hannah Stephenson
"… You suddenly got a moment of clarity and you go, 'What the hell am I doing?' …"—Ozzy Osbourne
c
: the quality of being easily seen or heard
Those dual 12-inch subwoofers … may produce volume, but the key to a good sound system is clarity.—Jim Kerr
Displayed as a negative image for greater clarity, the stars look like grains of pepper sprinkled on a white tablecloth.—Andrew Chaikin
d
: the quality of being easily seen through
the clarity of the crystal glass
a wine with excellent clarity and little sediment
e
: a lack of marks, spots, or blemishes
creams to improve skin clarity
Most diamonds have small imperfections called inclusions. These are usually microscopic. The fewer inclusions, the higher the clarity.—Richmond (Virginia) Times Dispatch
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“Clarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clarity. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.
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