The difference between Explaining and Explanation

When used as nouns, explaining means explanation, whereas explanation means the act or process of explaining.


check bellow for the other definitions of Explaining and Explanation

  1. Explaining as a verb:

  1. Explaining as a noun:

    explanation

    Examples:

    "You've got some explaining to do!"

  1. Explanation as a noun:

    The act or process of explaining.

    Examples:

    "The explanation was long and drawn-out."

  2. Explanation as a noun:

    Something that explains, makes understandable.

    Examples:

    "An explanation for the UFO sightings was easily found."

  3. Explanation as a noun:

    A resolution of disputed points pursuant to discussion; a mutual clarification of disputed points; reconciliation.