interpretation
interpretation
nounDefinition of INTERPRETATION
1
a statement that makes something clear <that's one possible interpretation of that cryptic remark>
Synonyms clarification, construction, elucidation, exegesis, explication, exposition, illumination, illustration, interpretation, road map
Related Words paraphrase, restatement, translation; annotation, comment, commentary, epexegesis, gloss; deciphering, decoding; disentanglement, unscrambling; analysis; edification, enlightenment; definition, meaning; demonstration, enactment; justification, rationale, rationalization, reasoning; caution, caveat, warning
2
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>
3
a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play) <a very Freudian interpretation of The Nutcracker>
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