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 Its effects accumulate and are filtered through context and third-party interpretation, making its contribution harder to isolate. — Julia Ruttner, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 The tricky thing for Scott was to unshackle his old interpretation of the role. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026 Lucas says her words reflect her interpretation of the Bible and are constitutionally protected. — Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Protecting someone’s right to reject the American experiment is different from treating that rejection as simply another interpretation of it. — Joe Daniels, Time, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interpretation

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Noun

Fans want to go inside, so just telling viewers the terms along with a one-line explanation goes a long way.

— Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The documents provide explanations of the company’s advertising and privacy practices, as well as members’ rights and controls.

— Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of explanation

Noun

With real-world variation, the failure rate that had been a footnote turned into daily operational work.

— Shivansh Inamdar, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Our paper argues that end-to-end AI systems could compress this variation by steering exploration toward what existing data suggest is likely to succeed.

— Julio Ottino, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of variation

Noun

Its collection deliberately defies conventional boundaries between fine and popular art, placing painting and sculpture alongside illustration, comics, photography, and cinema.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
MasterCard and Visa cards are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on March 29, 2024.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of illustration

Noun

Twain points to the dramatic differences between Parton’s original and Houston’s blockbuster rendition as an example of how a song can change dramatically while remaining fundamentally itself.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026
The Seahawks unveiled the second Super Bowl banner in team history before McCready’s strumming, which drew shades of another Seattle legend, Jimi Hendrix, and his rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner at Woodstock in 1969.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of rendition

Noun

Adding to this bold take is the return of QB Daniel Jones, who will be nine months removed from right Achilles surgery when the season begins.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
While Michiganders may be more concerned about paying their utility and grocery bills, the take garnered national attention and caught the eye of people across the country who were willing to donate to el Sayed’s campaign.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of take

Noun

EditingServices review EditingServices connects freelancers in writing, editing, translation and graphic design with people who need their help.

— Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026
The judge, however, rejected her claim that the novel amounted to fraudulent exploitation of her name and image and declined to ban translations or film adaptations of the book.

— Jami Ganz, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of translation

Noun

The Pyramid Club, a site famous for its drag performances in the 1980s and ’90s, permanently shuttered in 2022, and the site currently houses a café and rock club.

— David Freedlander, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026
For me, the most important aspects of this game for the Vikings are the performances of the offensive and defensive lines.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of performance

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