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explainer

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Explainer (noun) means a piece of writing or media that sets out a subject clearly.

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A piece of writing or media that sets out a subject clearly.

"Confused by the Olympics? Here's a video explainer."

"In a series of short explainers, the BBC News Channel’s Outside Source presenter has repeatedly skewered the Boris Johnson administration, while never coming within striking distance of seeming to have an opinion." — Alexandra Topping, Skewering No 10 over Christmas parties has made Ros Atkins a BBC star (2021)

"Quick explainers and infographics giving context to what was happening in Palestine were being shared all over Instagram and TikTok." — Ahed Tamimi, Dena Takruri (2022)

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