interpretation
noun
Simple meaning
An explanation that results from interpreting something.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪntɚpɹɪˈteɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
The act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
countable
An act of interpreting or explaining something unclear; a translation; a version.
An explanation that results from interpreting something
“The report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence.”
countable
A sense given by an interpreter; an exposition or explanation given; meaning.
uncountablelinguisticstranslation studies
The discipline or study of translating one spoken or signed language into another (as opposed to translation, which concerns itself with written language).
Short for heritage interpretation
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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- “Commentators give various interpretations of the same passage of Scripture.”noun
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Someone who mediates between speakers of different languages.
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An interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the…
An interpretation based on the exact wording.
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Synonyms
Sense: interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
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