Definition

The process of making something clear and removing confusion or uncertainty.

Example

The disambiguation of the instructions helped everyone understand what to do.

Conversation

I was reading that article about language and disambiguation yesterday.

Oh really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, it explained how important it is to remove confusion in communication.

Definitely! Clear language makes a big difference in understanding.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disambiguation → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "ambiguare" (from Latin, meaning to confuse or to be in doubt). The word refers to the process of making something clear by removing confusion or doubt.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart and 'ambiguare' meaning to confuse — disambiguation is the act of taking apart confusion to make things clear.

Visually Confused Words