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as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
that's one possible interpretation of that cryptic remark
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as in version
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
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as in variation
a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)
a very Freudian interpretation of The Nutcracker
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Recent Examples of interpretation
That is my interpretation, and that was the intention.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 June 2026
Neither interpretation is reliable.
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Alex Smolak,
STAT,
27 June 2026
Or that Penélope Cruz’s sultry chilliness would jibe with either her male counterparts or Wilde’s diary-of-a-mad-housewife interpretation of a brittle, eager-to-impress woman brimming with creative frustration.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
Jackson’s 29-page dissent disagreed with the majority’s interpretation of the spending clause.
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Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 June 2026
Neither interpretation is reliable.
—
Alex Smolak,
STAT,
27 June 2026
Or that Penélope Cruz’s sultry chilliness would jibe with either her male counterparts or Wilde’s diary-of-a-mad-housewife interpretation of a brittle, eager-to-impress woman brimming with creative frustration.
—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2026
Jackson’s 29-page dissent disagreed with the majority’s interpretation of the spending clause.
—
Charles J. Russo,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
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And most interestingly, her chyron identifies her as a Freelance Journalist with no further explanation.
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Some explanations of bodily difference were obviously wrong, such as physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence Benjamin Rush’s conviction that the dark skin of African Americans was a disease, derived from leprosy.
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The additional diamonds have been removed, while the band was replaced with a pavé version.
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The previous version of the bill had garnered strong bipartisan support in the 80-person Assembly, passing out of the chamber with 76 votes in favor of it.
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Making mini lava cakes is fussy, but this large format variation is as easy as can be.
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Futsal is a variation of soccer that uses five players on each side and is popular in Argentina and Brazil.
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The Yashica Boy version features the brand’s sailor mascot, inspired by classic Japanese illustration and seaside adventure.
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The military cooperation is a stark illustration of the recent reversal in the relationship between the US and Venezuela.
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Rotten Tomatoes Reception to Netflix’s rendition of The Last Airbender has always been tepid.
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Cron’s tribute group, Pet Sounds Live, plays note-perfect renditions of the full Pet Sounds album at their shows.
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The news comes in advance of the September 23 Prime Video premiere of the feature take of Hazelwood’s The Love Hypothesis, which stars Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman.
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The aircraft, used by a parachuting school and carrying five trainee parachutists and five instructors, went down shortly after take-off from Nancy-Essey airport, officials said.
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And here, the researchers simply purified the translation machinery and supplied it to the SpudCells.
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This includes transcript and translation features, but as PCMAg’s evaluation notes, this is not free.
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The annual Wawa Welcome America celebration began with performances by singer Paula Holloway and a choir of more than 100 singers from churches across the Philadelphia region.
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Both received less in non-equity bonuses tied to the company’s performance last year.
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“Interpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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