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Thank you for clarifying vs Thank you for clarification

The phrase "thank you for clarifying" is correct. Since the word "clarification" is a noun, it should be used with an article like "the."
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Explained by Kay
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Last updated: January 07, 2019

Thank you for clarifying

This phrase is correct.

Use this phrase if someone has clarified an issue or question that you had.

Some examples from our editors:

  • Thank you for clarifying this; we understand now.
  • Thank you for clarifying this issue.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • thank you for your clarification
  • thank you for your explanation
  • thank you for explaining

Thank you for clarification

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

The noun "clarification" needs a definite article in front of it ("the").

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • thank you for the clarification

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