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No. 6,316 in Russian

уточнять

To clarify or specify.

In a sentence

  • Я позвонил в компанию, чтобы уточнить детали договора.

    I called the company to clarify the details of the contract.

    In this sentence, 'уточнить' conveys the action of seeking clarification or additional detail about a subject, emphasizing the process of making the information more precise.

  • Перед покупкой важно уточнять все условия сделки.

    Before making a purchase, it's important to clarify all the terms of the deal.

    Here, 'уточнять' is used in a general sense, implying the necessity of ensuring understanding and completeness of information.

  • Она постоянно уточняет у коллег, правильно ли она понимает задачи.

    She constantly verifies with her colleagues whether she understands the tasks correctly.

    In this context, 'уточняет' expresses the act of confirming or double-checking understanding or information with others.

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