interpretation
ɪnˌtɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən
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Noun

1.
performanceway of performing a piece of music or drama
  • Her unique interpretation of the song was captivating..
execution presentation rendition
2.
explanationact of explaining something unclear
  • Her interpretation of the poem was insightful.
clarification elucidation explanation
3.
artistic expressionunique way an artist expresses their thoughts
  • His interpretation of the role was groundbreaking.
depiction portrayal rendition
4.
understandingopinion about the meaning of something
  • His interpretation of the law was controversial.
analysis explanation viewpoint
5.
logicTECH.assignment of truth values in logicTECH.
  • The interpretation of the symbols was complex.
analysis evaluation explanation
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Expressions with interpretation

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allow different people to understand differently
The abstract painting leaves room for interpretation.
understanding something in a general or inclusive manner
Her broad interpretation of the rules allowed more participants.
understanding based on exact words used
The judge insisted on a literal interpretation of the law.
understanding something in a flexible or not strict way
The judge used a loose interpretation of the law.
widely trusted explanation of a text or issue by an expert
Her book offers the authoritative interpretation of that philosopher's work.
place providing information about a specific subject
The interpretation centre offered insights into the local wildlife.

Origin of interpretation

Latin, interpretari (to explain)

Terms with interpretation included in their meaning

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interpretation
interpret or infer meaning from something
interpretation
interpret or understand in a particular way
wrong interpretation
interpret something incorrectly
interpretation
interpret something according to a perspective
exact
exactly as stated without interpretation
interpretation
the true or symbolic interpretation of something
perception
person's interpretation or impression
meaning
interpretation of a text or situation

Examples of interpretation in a sentence

  • The pianist's interpretation of the concerto was breathtaking.
  • The interpretation of the law varies by country.
  • His interpretation of the data was questioned.
  • Her interpretation of the painting was quite different from mine.
  • The dancer's interpretation of the music was mesmerizing.
  • Her interpretation of the poem was insightful.

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  1. French:interprétation, explication, ...
  2. German:Interpretation, Deutung, ...
  3. Italian:interpretazione, rappresentazione, ...
  4. Spanish:versión, asignación de valores, ...
  5. Portuguese:interpretação, explicação, ...
  6. Chinese:演绎, 解释, ...
  7. Japanese:演奏, 説明, ...
  8. Arabic:تَفْسِير, شرح, ...
  9. Hebrew:פַּרְשָׁנוּת, פַּרְשָׁנוּת, ...
  10. Russian:исполнение, толкование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виконання, тлумачення, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रस्तुति, व्याख्या, ...
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