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   In·ter·pre·ta·tion

   /inˌtərprəˈtāSHən/

   

   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: "two differing interpretations, both bearing the distinctive hallmarks of each writer's perspective" 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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   Definition of interpretation noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   interpretation meaning, definition, what is interpretation: the way in which someone explains or und...: Learn more.

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

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › interpretationsInterpretations Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTERPRET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · to construe or understand in a particular way. to interpret a reply as favorable. 3. to bring out the meaning of (a dramatic work, music, etc.) by performance or execution. 4. to perform or render (a song, role in a play, etc.) according to one's own understanding or sensitivity.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryINTERPRET definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   4 days ago · 1. transitive verb. If you interpret something in a particular way, you decide that this is its meaning or significance. The fact that they had decided to come was interpreted as a positive sign. The judge quite rightly says that he has to interpret the law as it's been passed.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINTERPRET | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to explain or decide what you think a particular phrase, performance, action, etc means: His comments were interpreted as an attack on the government. interpret verb (CHANGE LANGUAGE) B2. to change what someone has said into another language: We had to ask the guide to interpret for us.