1
as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
that's one possible interpretation of that cryptic remark
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2
as in version
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view
a sensitive interpretation of a piece that is a touchstone for violinists
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3
as in variation
a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)
a very Freudian interpretation of The Nutcracker
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Recent Examples of interpretation
Howell's 36-page ruling seemingly took the cue, offering a broad criticism that Trump's interpretation of his scope of power flatly violates the Constitution and risks lasting damage to the country.
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2025
The president's interpretation of the scope of his constitutional power — or, more aptly, his aspiration — is flat wrong.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
This makes the interpretation of the data much simpler and more reliable.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2025
Winning Time is an artistic work of interpretation made by creators independent of the Lakers’ influence who wanted to explore ideas about the ’80s, professional sports, and race in America.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2025
The president's interpretation of the scope of his constitutional power — or, more aptly, his aspiration — is flat wrong.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
This makes the interpretation of the data much simpler and more reliable.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2025
Winning Time is an artistic work of interpretation made by creators independent of the Lakers’ influence who wanted to explore ideas about the ’80s, professional sports, and race in America.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
Noun
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In a letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget, Pritzker and Illinois demanded an explanation for why state agencies, nonprofits, and businesses have not received funds.—
Natalie Venegas,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Providing rational explanations when making proposals or setting boundaries.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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For instance, research on older adults in supervised living facilities found that cherished objects helped preserve identity by linking them to meaningful relationships, past experiences and former versions of themselves.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Even if they were absolutely connected directly to the the gun, the bullet, every person that was in that room with Halyna has some version of guilt, and survivor’s guilt, and horror, and feelings of anguish.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2025
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Target’s alternatives are plentiful, offering numerous variations of the nap dress style, including short, midi, and maxi options.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2025
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This breathtaking visual journey pairs 10 variations of Bach Chorales with stunning footage of Earth captured from the International Space Station.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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But along with the angry calls and Facebook messages, Vito’s has been praised and thanked for hanging the illustration.—
Lorena O'Neil,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
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The other medieval link comes from the ‘allegorical’ aspect of the jewelry, as the illustrations in the pieces tell a story across the entire collection.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Parisian bob, however, is a looser, less strict rendition, with a longer length and a wispier take on bangs—or without them entirely.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2025
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At the time, Andress’ national anthem rendition went viral with fans comparing her performance to Fergie’s rendition of the song during the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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Also opening that weekend are an untitled Shudder theatrical release and the live-action take of DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon from Universal.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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As years passed, rivals Papa John’s and Little Caesars eventually followed with their own takes.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The transformative impact of AI on language translation, content creation and other areas is undeniable.—
Siobhan Hanna,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Written and directed by De Ferrari, the play will be performed in Spanish with English translations.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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The last time Andress was heard from in public was in a July 16, 2024 tweet offering a literally sobering mea culpa for her performance at the 2024 MLC Home Run Derby in Texas.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2025
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For many, the slight performance upgrade over an equivalent M-series MacBook Air made little sense.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Interpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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