Thesaurus results for INTERPRETATION

interpretation

noun

in-ˌtər-prə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of interpretation

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 Rather, a lot of factors and interpretations go into assessing said risk. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 And with a legacy as celebrated as Dolly’s, there was plenty of room for interpretation. — Simone Cook, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026 Fans poured over every word and every possible interpretation seemed to lead back to the same thing. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026 The medically frail interpretation required them to make additional changes, and the judge’s ruling will now force them to shift directions again. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interpretation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation

Noun

This information then results in some discomfort on both our parts, and the potential for a lot more explanation about my life than an acquaintance needs.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
The lawsuit argues the change violates the Administrative Procedure Act because it was adopted without explanation and the First Amendment, which protects lawyers' ability to advise people of their legal rights and seek prospective clients.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of explanation

Noun

Previous versions included the planet’s core, mantle, crust and stellar radiation but did not account for the surface and atmosphere.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Handle what truly needs you, and protect a smaller version of your original intention if necessary.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of version

Noun

In this photo illustration, the logo of company Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is displayed on a smartphone in front of abstract background on computer screen.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
If there’s a golden ratio for success in the fashion business, its illustration might resemble a tetrahedron.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of illustration

Noun

Among them were images of the designer enjoying all the city had to offer, including a rousing rendition of karaoke that earned him a standing ovation.

— Zachary Weiss, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
Whitney Houston’s Super Bowl rendition of the national anthem played as everyone paused for the moment.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of rendition

Noun

Williams joined Penny Taylor in 2007 for Phoenix as the only players in WNBA history to score 30 points or more in a winner-takes-all Finals game.

— Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
The numbers were flattered by roughly $20 million in sales attributed to earlier-than-expected wholesale shipments, including $15 million of Michael Kors sales and $5 million of Jimmy Choo’s take.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of take

Noun

The French symbolists and surrealists read Poe in Baudelaire’s translation; then, twentieth-century Latin American writers also came to Poe in part because of Baudelaire.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
This lucid translation makes no apologies for preserving Homer’s (to us) nonidiomatic constructions.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of translation

Noun

The results suggest that manufacturers could shorten a costly production stage without sacrificing the battery performance measured during testing.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
In Sguros’ five years with the police department, his performance and behaviors on the job had been scrutinized repeatedly, personnel and internal department records obtained by the South Florida Sun Sentinel this week show.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

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