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   interpretation

   /ɪnˌtəːprɪˈteɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of explaining the meaning of something: "the interpretation of data" Similar explanationelucidationexpoundingexpositionexplicationexegesisclarificationdefinitionsimplificationanalysisreadingevaluationreviewstudyexaminationdiagnosisdecodingdecipheringrare:anatomization
   • ▪ an explanation or way of explaining: "this action is open to a number of interpretations" Similar meaningunderstandingconstrualconnotationreadingexplanationinferenceconclusionsupposition
   • ▪ a stylistic representation of a creative work or dramatic role: "his unique interpretation of the Liszt études" Similar renditionrenderingexecutionpresentationperformancereadingplayingsingingenactmentportrayaldepiction

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French interpretation or Latin interpretatio(n-), from the verb interpretari (see interpret).

   Derivatives

   • 1. interpretational adjective

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   Interpretation is the act of explaining, reframing, or otherwise showing your own understanding of something. A person who translates one language into another is called an interpreter because they are explaining what a person is saying to someone who doesn't understand.

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   The meaning of INTERPRETATION is the act or the result of interpreting : explanation. How to use interpretation in a sentence.

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   Definition of 'interpretation' interpretation. (ɪntɜːʳprɪteɪʃən ) Word forms: interpretations. 1. variable noun. An interpretation of something is an opinion about what it means. The government put a different interpretation on the figures. Analysis and interpretation is a very personal thing.

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   Definition of interpretation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   noun. the act of interpreting; elucidation; explication: This writer's work demands interpretation. an explanation of the meaning of another's artistic or creative work; an elucidation: an interpretation of a poem. a conception of another's behavior: a charitable interpretation of his tactlessness. a way of interpreting.

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    1. the act or process of interpreting or explaining; elucidation. 2. the result of interpreting; an explanation. 3. a particular view of an artistic work, esp as expressed by stylistic individuality in its performance.

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    1. An interpretation of something is an opinion about what it means. [...] 2. A performer's interpretation of something such as a piece of music or a role in a play is the particular way in which they choose to perform it. [...] More. Synonyms of 'interpretation' • explanation, meaning, reading [...] • performance, portrayal, presentation [...]