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As nouns the difference between explanation and trackback

is that explanation is the act or process of explaining while trackback is (uncountable|computing) a method to keep track of links to content, especially blog entries.

explanation

English

(wikipedia explanation)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act or process of explaining.
    • The explanation was long and drawn-out.
  • Something that explains, makes understandable.
    • An explanation for each UFO sighting was easily found.
  • (euphemistic) An excuse, apologetic justification not based on enough evidence.
    • expense.

    Synonyms

    * (act or process of explaining) clarification, elucidation, elaboration

    Related terms

    * explain * explanatory * explicative * explicator * explicatory

    External links

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    trackback

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • (software, Internet, blogging) A protocol for a system that allows a blogger to see who has seen the original post and has written another entry concerning it.

    • See also

    * (wikipedia "TrackBack")

    Anagrams

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