"explorable explanation" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: explorable explanations [plural]
Etymology: The term was first used in passing by Peter Brusilovsky in a 1994 paper, but only entered common use in 2011 with the publication of an essay by Bret Victor. Head templates: {{en-noun}} explorable explanation (plural explorable explanations)
  1. A form of of informational media that presents an interactive computer simulation of a given concept, along with guidance to the audience of learners. Synonyms: explorable
    Sense id: en-explorable_explanation-en-noun-PcderB5a Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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