interpretation

interpretation

noun

Definition 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>

Synonyms interpretation, performance, reading, rendition, version

Related Words adaptation, reworking, variation

3

a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play) <a very Freudian interpretation of The Nutcracker>

Synonyms interpretation, take, variation

Related Words version; adaptation, translation