The process in active listening of asking for more information from the communicator in order to get a better understanding of the message being communicated.
To clarify is to purify or make clear. This term is often used to describe the process of separating fat from water, meat juices, salt, and other substances, in order to utilize it for activities like sautéing and pastry making. Additionally, the act of clarifying consommés is referred to as the process of clarification.