interpretation

/in,tə:pri'teiʃn/

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Interpretation

Definition:
The word "interpretation" is a noun that refers to the way someone explains or understands something that may not be immediately clear. It can involve explaining the meaning of a text, a piece of art, a performance, or any situation that requires clarification.

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Noun

1. an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
   • the edict was subject to many interpretations
   • he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables
   • often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning
2. an explanation that results from interpreting something
   • the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence
3. the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
   • her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving
4. a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

Synonyms

• interpreting
• rendition
• rendering
• reading
• version