How to Use interpretation in a Sentence

interpretation

noun
  • The truth will only be found by careful interpretation of the evidence.
  • His remarks need further interpretation.
  • Over time, this has left their role open to interpretation.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
  • For how long remains to be seen and is open to interpretation.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Some of the quotes in that story leave no room for interpretation.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
  • Whether or not that will remain the case is open to interpretation.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
  • Or that at least could be one interpretation.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Black tie leaves far more room for interpretation for all parties.
    Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Don’t blame or shame – but explain your interpretation of this long-ago event.
    Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 3 June 2023
  • That was the interpretation of the credit card rate cap.
    Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
  • While most gala dress codes seem to be up for interpretation, last night's guests gladly obliged the evening's theme.
    Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 May 2022
  • And each artist gave me their interpretation.
    Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Much like handball, interpretations seem to change with the wind.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • Gadd asks about my own interpretation of the ending.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026
  • Beyond that, though, there was still some room for interpretation.
    The Athletic College Basketball Staff, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The Avs did not agree with that interpretation.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The law is clear and leaves nothing to interpretation.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
  • From it flows a new interpretation of most, though not all, of Vermeer’s work.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Many new hires will arrive fluent in tools but light on interpretation.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • As clear-cut as the rules may seem, there have been different interpretations.
    Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Smoky, dusky interpretations of color are on the rise.
    Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
  • While not quite as bright, the show's floral interpretation is just as stunning.
    Janaya Wecker, Town & Country, 14 Nov. 2022
  • My interpretation is that Shiv just didn’t think Kendall was right.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 May 2023
  • She has also been blessed with a keen theater sense which only adds to her depth of interpretation in songs.
    Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Of course, these are far-afield interpretations of Kris Kringle chic.
    Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
  • That phrase is open to interpretation.
    Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • If that interpretation is correct, the placebo effect is not a trick of the mind.
    Phil Starks, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
  • But Dorit’s interpretation of what is going on is wild.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Even within faiths, the interpretation of the sacred books can vary.
    Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The artists were challenged to create their own interpretations of time.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025

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