interpretation
in·terp·re·tation
noun
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
- “her rendition of Milton”
an explanation that results from interpreting something
- “the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence”
an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
- “the edict was subject to many interpretations”
- “he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables”
- “often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child”
Origin
From Middle English interpretacioun, from the Anglo-Norman form of Old French interpretacion, from Latin interpretātiō, noun of action from interpretor (“to explain, expound, interpret, understand, conclude, infer, comprehend”). Morphologically interpret + -ation.
Phrases
- Bohm interpretation Expressions
- consecutive interpretation Expressions
- Copenhagen interpretation Expressions
- heritage interpretation Expressions
- interpretation panel Expressions
- interpretation sign Expressions
- many-worlds interpretation Expressions
- multi-history interpretation Expressions
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Broader terms
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