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 The Lidia, the label’s signature style, continually evolves, this time in four statement interpretations. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 The white outer layer started to disintegrate before the audience’s eyes, eventually washing away to reveal a fire-red corseted bodysuit and miniskirt underneath—a pleasingly literal interpretation of the tour’s title. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026 First, detection must lead rapidly to interpretation and action. — Daniel Jernigan, STAT, 26 Sep. 2026 But unlike the black hole argument, AdS/CFT is essentially a mathematical fact about gravity and quantum mechanics with no alternative interpretation. — Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interpretation

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Noun

This business advantage offers one explanation for why prediction market startups have become so valuable.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
On August 27 Philip Engel of the University of Illinois Chicago posted a more pedagogical explanation of the LLM’s process on his website.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of explanation

Noun

Grab the pants in a classic blue wash, white à la Stewart, or in a brown shade inspired by Middleton’s version.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
The impulse to hate, rather than love, thy neighbor—especially one who practiced a different version of the same faith—was also depressingly strong.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of version

Noun

This bag is very optimized and has the potential to have many variations.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
As a result, there are too many schools with too much variation in the quality of administration and too many differing standards for teachers and students.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of variation

Noun

The influence of his illustrations, character designs, performances, and artistic vision can still be felt throughout Gwar today.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
The Fifth Avenue windows set the tone before guests even stepped inside, with stacks of books wrapped in jackets printed with patterns from the collection, alongside illustrations inspired by the same prints.

— Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of illustration

Noun

Pony hair printed with different animal patterns has become a recurring motif across the sneaker landscape from 2025 through to now, most prominently appearing at Nike via the Air Force 1 Low with renditions including leopard and cow prints.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Appearing with a live band, Abrams offered an impassioned rendition of the track, which comes off her recent album, Daughter From Hell.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of rendition

Noun

For a more restrained take, Simon Miller places fringe along a mini hem, and Ulla Johnson works it into the bodice for a more unexpected finish.

— Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
Featuring traditional mariachi arrangements and Álvarez’s unmistakable voice, the four-song EP offers a fresh and emotional take that departs from the norteño and banda styles he is known for.

— Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of take

Noun

Beck was an art piece, a Happening, a mobile performance installation made by the tireless work of a small coterie of people, including Leigh.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
And with lead performances like Mays’ and Hamilton’s, the production is — sorry to do this here — worth your visit.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of performance

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