reinterpret
re·in·ter·pret
verb \ˌrē-ən-ˈtər-prət, -pət\Definition of REINTERPRET
transitive verb
: to interpret again; specifically : to give a new or different interpretation to
— re·in·ter·pre·ta·tion \-ˌtər-prə-ˈtā-shən, -pə-\ noun
See Examples of REINTERPRET
- New information may force us to reinterpret the evidence.
- The director wants to reinterpret the old play for a modern audience.
First Known Use of REINTERPRET
circa 1611
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