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interpretability

interpretability

8.1
The quality of being able to be shown inside another mathematical or logical system
  • noun
  • /ˌɪntərprɪtəˈbɪləti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : interpretabilidad
  • The interpretability of mathematical theories is essential for their application in real-world scenarios.

Examples

  • The interpretability of the new model allows researchers to understand its predictions clearly.

  • Researchers prioritize interpretability when developing algorithms for decision-making systems.

  • Because this is a pilot study, there are clearly limitations that hinder the interpretability and generalizability of these findings.

    Academic text (2003)

  • The Kaiser criterion (Kaiser, 1960) and interpretability were used to determine the number of factors to be rotated.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Further evidence for the interpretability of the behavioral and situational scales is provided by correlations between the situational scales and the criterion measures (see Table 2).

    Academic text (1994)

Synonyms

representability
vsinterpretability
  • Specialized
8.8

The ability to show or express something in a particular form

needs to be shown within another theory or system
definability
vsinterpretability
  • Specialized
7.3

A quality that lets something be clearly described or explained

requires embedding or simulation inside another theory rather than only being stated
explainability
vsinterpretability
4.8

How easy it is for people to understand how something works

focuses on technical embedding within a theory or system rather than audience clarity

Surface Forms

interpretability singular
interpretabilities plural

Morphology

interpretability = interpretable (semi-transparent) = interpret + able + ity

Adding '-ity' to 'interpretable' forms a standard nominalization indicating the quality or state of being interpretable.

Etymology

Interpretability comes from interpret meaning 'explain' or 'translate' and the endings -able and -ity meaning 'the quality of being able'. In math and logic, interpretability is like being able to 'translate' one system into another so you can show how a model fits inside a different theory. That's why it means the quality of being able to be shown inside another system.