reinterpret

verb

re·​in·​ter·​pret ˌrē-ən-ˈtər-prət 

-pət

reinterpreted; reinterpreting; reinterprets

transitive verb

: to interpret again

specifically : to give a new or different interpretation to

reinterpretation

ˌrē-ən-ˌtər-prə-ˈtā-shən 

-pə-

noun

Examples of reinterpret in a Sentence

New information may force us to reinterpret the evidence.

The director wants to reinterpret the old play for a modern audience.

Recent Examples on the Web

Elements of rap, salsa, soul and acoustic melodies are reinterpreted through the lenses of these diverse artists, reflecting a global EDM aesthetic. —Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2024

That’s something that the live aspect of this band has been great at — reinterpreting all of these recordings as a live act. —Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024

In Mediators, where identity plays a common theme, LA artist Justin Favela reinterprets the piñata, and Chicago’s Norman Teague pays homage to African carving and leatherwork traditions. —Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024

Might your meme get ingested and reinterpreted by an artificial intelligence bot? —Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 30 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

reinterpret

verb

re·​in·​ter·​pret ˌrē-ən-ˈtər-prət 

: to interpret again

especially : to give a new or different interpretation to

reinterpretation

-ˌtər-prə-ˈtā-shən 

noun