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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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2
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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3
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
The team also demonstrated the artificial neuron’s real-time interpretation of biological signals, such as detecting changes in cardiomyocyte activity in response to exposure to the drug norepinephrine, a critical step toward integrating these neurons directly with living tissue.
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New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
The vagueness of the language left plenty of room for interpretation and anxiety.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Her voice—soulful, unshaken, and still capable of wrapping you in both tenderness and fire—wove through classics and new arrangements, honoring her artistry while making space for fresh interpretations.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Which interpretation lands best with Subramanian will be made clear at Friday’s sentencing hearing — for which Combs, as well as various family members and hangers-on, will be in NYC’s Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
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New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
The vagueness of the language left plenty of room for interpretation and anxiety.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
Her voice—soulful, unshaken, and still capable of wrapping you in both tenderness and fire—wove through classics and new arrangements, honoring her artistry while making space for fresh interpretations.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Which interpretation lands best with Subramanian will be made clear at Friday’s sentencing hearing — for which Combs, as well as various family members and hangers-on, will be in NYC’s Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
Noun
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But there's a very reasonable explanation for why, During her Monday night visit to The Tonight Show, Swift played a chaotic game of four lies and a truth with host Jimmy Fallon.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Critics argue that these emergency rulings—often issued without a full briefing or detailed explanation—risk solidifying major policy shifts before courts can assess their legality.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Gunner Stockton has been good, but this version of Carson Beck would have been quite the thing.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the version from the ‘90s and early aughts, this revamped plushy is actually super cute, looking more like a fairie than a creepy animatronic.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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He actually got started in Argentina by helping establish a variation on a currency board in 1991, helped design and impose that construct in Estonia (1992), Lithuania (1994), Bulgaria (1997), and Bosnia-Herzegovina (1997), and later advanced dollarization in Montenegro (1999) and Ecuador (2000).—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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This is a great collection for finding an enormous rug in every taupe variation (perfectly suitable for a lavish outdoor patio or a minimalist living room rug) for $108.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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The final play of the third quarter had served as a perfect illustration of the struggles the second-year quarterback and the Broncos had to that point Sunday.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The rest of the issues appear in order of publication, complete with their covers—the front usually an illustration set against a single vibrant color, the back often an elegant monochrome photograph by Stacey Sheehan.—
Jo Livingstone,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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While some pot roast recipes stick entirely to the basics, Ina Garten's rendition—in true Barefoot Contessa fashion—goes above and beyond.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Matthew McConaughey and Kelly Clarkson teamed up with her band to perform a rocking rendition of his poetry on The Kelly Clarkson Show.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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His take went viral on social media and was acknowledged by the band Fall Out Boy.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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The loose take encourages the actors to continually search and fall on their ass.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Real change happens when clinicians in this industry show up to engage with community, policy, research translation and public perception.—
Sonia Singh,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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The series’ original title, Skiftet, adds a layer of meaning beyond the international translation, The New Force.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Powerful performance and an excellent camera add value to this device, which has flagship-level features without the eye-watering price tag.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Over the past year and a half, you’re seen so much success from your debut album, Coachella performance, your XOXO tour and then your Lollapalooza performance.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Interpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretation. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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