interpretation

interpretation
noun
1. a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something (Freq. 11)
• Syn: ↑reading, ↑version
• Derivationally related forms: ↑interpret
• Hyponyms: ↑reinterpretation, ↑anagoge
2. the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance (Freq. 3)
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her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving

• Syn: ↑rendition, ↑rendering
• Derivationally related forms: ↑interpret, ↑render (for: ↑rendering), ↑render (for: ↑rendition)
• Hypernyms: ↑performance
• Hyponyms: ↑reinterpretation, ↑spin
3. an explanation that results from interpreting something (Freq. 1)
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the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence

• Derivationally related forms: ↑interpret
• Hypernyms: ↑explanation, ↑account
• Hyponyms:
4. an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious (Freq. 1)
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the edict was subject to many interpretations

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he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables

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often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning

• Syn: ↑interpreting, ↑rendition, ↑rendering
• Derivationally related forms: ↑interpret (for: ↑interpreting), ↑interpret
• Hypernyms: ↑explanation

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