interpretation

/in,tə:pri'teiʃn/
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interpretation

The judge provides a careful interpretation of the law.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An explanation or understanding of something that is not immediately obvious: The act or result of explaining the meaning of something, especially when there are multiple possible meanings.
    • A particular way of performing, representing, or explaining something: A specific artistic, musical, or dramatic rendering of a work, or a particular understanding of facts or events.
Usage and Examples
  • General Explanation:
    • The data is open to various interpretations. (The data can be understood in several different ways.)
    • His interpretation of the contract differed from mine. (His understanding of the contract's meaning was different from my own.)
  • Artistic Performance:
    • The pianist's interpretation of the sonata was deeply emotional. (The pianist's particular way of performing and expressing the sonata was full of emotion.)
    • Her interpretation of the character made the play feel new. (Her specific acting choices for the role refreshed the play.)
  • Analysis:
    • The scientist offered a new interpretation of the experimental results. (The scientist proposed a new explanation for what the results mean.)
Advanced Usage
  • "A matter of interpretation": Something that can be understood in different ways; not definitive.
    • Whether the law applies here is a matter of interpretation.
  • "To put an interpretation on something": To explain or understand something in a specific way.
    • You shouldn't put such a negative interpretation on her comments.
Variants and Related Words
  • Interpret (verb): To explain the meaning of something; to understand something in a particular way; to translate orally.
    • How do you interpret these ancient symbols?
  • Interpreter (noun): A person who interprets, especially one who translates speech orally.
    • The conference provided interpreters for the delegates.
  • Interpretive / Interpretative (adjective): Relating to or providing an interpretation.
    • The museum offers interpretive tours.
Synonyms
  • Explanation: A statement that makes something clear.
  • Rendition: A particular performance or version, especially of a dramatic or musical work.
  • Understanding: A mental grasp of the meaning or significance.
  • Explication: A detailed explanation of the meaning of a text.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • Broad/narrow interpretation: Refers to how widely or strictly the meaning of a law, text, or statement is understood.
    • The court took a broad interpretation of the constitutional right.
  • Against all interpretation: So unclear or contradictory that it cannot be reasonably understood.
    • His actions were against all interpretation. (This is a less common, literary usage.)
interpretation

The judge provides a careful interpretation of the law.

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

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