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interpretation

interpretation

314 4.4
An explanation of what something means
  • noun
  • /ˌɪntərprɪˈteɪʃən/
translation icon : interpretación
  • The beauty of their document was in the many possible interpretations of their message.
  • different interpretations
  • an interpretation of results
  • interpretation of findings

What if your interpretation of that thing has changed?

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Examples

  • There is no singular interpretation of that tweet.

  • I'm told that you want my interpretation as to what the Constitution says - about this situation.

  • All right, So that was his interpretation from these results.

  • I think that was the one interpretation I heard.

  • What if your interpretation of that thing has changed?

  • What is the social interpretation of the use of the word like?

  • So if this interpretation works for you, be my guest.

  • Leaves too much room for interpretation.

  • The facts will bear that interpretation, I suppose.

  • Her interpretation of the poem revealed layers of meaning that many overlooked.

Synonyms

sense
vsinterpretation
4.1

A particular meaning of a word or expression

is a fuller account that explains and connects that specific use
explanation
vsinterpretation
1.0

A statement that makes something clear or helps someone understand

is broader, covering general grasp and knowledge rather than only clarity
meaning
vsinterpretation
890 1.0

An idea a word or sign shows

adds an explanatory account or personal view to that basic idea
understanding
vsinterpretation
871 1.1

The ability to know what something means

includes that mental capacity but focuses on providing an account
perception
vsinterpretation
400 4.2

A way of understanding or judging something

is broader, referring to an explained account rather than only a personal view
reading
vsinterpretation
192 4.2

A particular way of understanding or performing a work

applies broadly to general accounts beyond textual performance
comprehension
vsinterpretation
70 3.0

Ability to understand the meaning of what you read or hear

is the account produced when someone explains or makes something clear
clarification
vsinterpretation
62 3.3

An explanation that makes something easier to understand

is a broader account, not only the act of removing confusion
construction
vsinterpretation
18 4.8

A way of explaining the meaning of words or texts

is the general outcome of that process, not only the building method
rendition
vsinterpretation
7 7.4

An explanation of something that is hard to understand

is the general account, not only focused on revealing hidden aspects
rendering
vsinterpretation
7 5.1

A way a performer presents a work to show their view

covers general accounts, not only artistic presentation
explication
vsinterpretation
  • Literature
2 8.1

A clear, detailed explanation that helps you understand a text or idea

is a general account rather than deep, detailed analysis
signification
vsinterpretation
2 7.7

The meaning that a word, sign, or symbol expresses

goes beyond what is shown to include explanation and personal view
interpreting
vsinterpretation
1 4.1

Giving the meaning of something that is not clear

is the result as well as the action rather than only the process
construal
vsinterpretation
9.6

A way of understanding the meaning of something

is any general account, not limited to one chosen perspective

Antonyms

When someone does not understand something correctly and this causes a problem

Compounds

People understand words in their exact meaning without hidden or deeper ideas

2 7.0

A way of reading laws or rules that follows their exact written words without allowing change

Finding the meaning of dreams to understand feelings or events

A way of reading the Constitution where judges consider its purpose and current needs

A way of explaining what a god is like

How Plausible

theory
3.2
explanation
1.0
interpretation
314 4.4
suggestion
759 1.4
guess
768 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

interpretation = interpret (transparent) = interpret + ation

Standard noun formation from the verb 'interpret' meaning 'the act or result of explaining', which directly matches this sense.

Etymology

Interpretation comes from the verb interpret, which means 'to explain' or 'translate' and is the same root as interpreter. So an interpretation is someone's explanation or understanding of what something 'means'.