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
But that’s hard to pin down in a film squishy enough to justify several different interpretations.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 July 2025
The case now hinges on the interpretation of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause and Title IX in light of the Supreme Court's decision.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Thomas' interpretation and feelings toward the 150-year-old law have been conveyed numerous times in past Court decisions.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Church’s presented great new interpretations of their signature kiltie, Shanghai monk-strap shoe.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 July 2025
The case now hinges on the interpretation of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause and Title IX in light of the Supreme Court's decision.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Thomas' interpretation and feelings toward the 150-year-old law have been conveyed numerous times in past Court decisions.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Church’s presented great new interpretations of their signature kiltie, Shanghai monk-strap shoe.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
Noun
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And in practice, the explanation doesn’t need to be technical.—
Shiva Chandrashekher,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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However, on May 2, the NSF, under the direction of the Trump administration, abruptly terminated our grant without explanation.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Now there’s an even better, noise-eviscerating version in the WH-1000XM6 (9/10, WIRED Recommends).—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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The cabin is quiet at highway speed, thanks to acoustic glass The 24-inch diver’s display ― a smaller version of the Lincoln Navigator’s full-width display ― quickly feels natural.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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Of course, there can be other variations of a theme as the 32-team tournament enters its final 10 days.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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In April, Whiskey Thief will offer a different julep variation each week, served in vintage Kentucky Derby glasses.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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In this photo illustration, the logo of Grok 3 is displayed on smartphone screen with xAI logo in the background on February 18, 2025, in Jinan, Shandong Province of China.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Throughout the book, the authors, Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor and Andy Chou Musser, were able to display their own voices and illustration styles by each taking on one phase.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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When others would have thrown in the towel, Mike McDaniel’s third rendition of a Dolphins team kept fighting.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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Every restaurant has its own rendition, and every islander has their favorite spot to enjoy it.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Jurassic World Rebirth dropped a respectable 57 percent in its second week of release, earning the second spot on the domestic and global leaderboards with $40 million and $108 million takes, respectively.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
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Gunn has described his take as less of an origin story and more of a journey, with Superman (David Corenswet) struggling to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage and aristocratic origins with his small-town adoptive human family.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The guidance encourages agencies to explore alternatives such as artificial intelligence and machine translation where minimal assistance in other languages remains appropriate.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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And, over time, fewer new European priests arrived in Kongo, making translation less necessary.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
12 July 2025
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The company's results expectations are influenced by tariff disruptions, mixed performance among business units, and uncertain aluminum demand—slightly offset by sturdy alumina margins and effective internal cost management.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Watermelon Rinds Are Rich in Citrulline Watermelon rinds contain citrulline, an amino acid that may support exercise performance and enhance blood flow.567 For this reason, some social media users suggest blending watermelon rinds into a pre-workout drink.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
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“Interpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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