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articulation

/ɑɹˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ noun C2
  1. A joint or the collection of joints at which something is articulated, or hinged, for bending. (countable, uncountable) · The articulation allowed the robot to move around corners.
  2. Such a joint in an animalian body, as for example between bones or between exoskeleton segments. (countable, uncountable)
  3. A manner or method by which elements of a system are connected. (countable)
  4. The quality, clarity, or sharpness of speech; the movement within the mouth that allows for those things. (uncountable) · His volume is reasonable, but his articulation could use work.
  5. The mechanism by which a sound is formed in the vocal tract. (countable, uncountable) · manner of articulation· place of articulation
  6. The manner in which a note is attacked. (uncountable) · The articulation in this piece is tricky because it alternates between legato and staccato.
  7. The interrelation and congruence of the flow of data between financial statements of an entity, especially between the income statement and balance sheet. (countable, uncountable)
  8. The induction of a pupil into a new school or college. (countable, uncountable)

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An authentic apology necessitates three unequivocal components: a clear articulation of the offense, a demonstration of sincere remorse, and a commitment to restitution.
The Art of the Apology, p. 1 · C2

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