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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
Meanwhile, another Chelsea co-working space, Jay Suites, at 159 West 25th Street, hosts the Language Bank, which provided ICE with translation and interpretation services during immigration hearings last year.
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Brendan O'Connor, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2026
Consequently, many experts find the results and interpretations of these studies to be scientifically unconvincing.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
There is little by way of rebuke, and the court merely ruled on the interpretation of some words in a statute in the context of our historical record of monopolizing the taxation power in the hands of Congress.
—Sandeep Gopalan, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
Virtually no risk-free approach Even a conscientious employer following the rule and regulatory and judicial interpretation of the rule may have its workplace seating policy second-guessed.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Brendan O'Connor, Curbed, 24 Feb. 2026
Consequently, many experts find the results and interpretations of these studies to be scientifically unconvincing.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
There is little by way of rebuke, and the court merely ruled on the interpretation of some words in a statute in the context of our historical record of monopolizing the taxation power in the hands of Congress.
—Sandeep Gopalan, Baltimore Sun, 23 Feb. 2026
Virtually no risk-free approach Even a conscientious employer following the rule and regulatory and judicial interpretation of the rule may have its workplace seating policy second-guessed.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
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With a new album on the way and international tour dates lined up, Grohl’s comments offer the clearest explanation yet of the band’s decision to make another lineup change.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
22 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the shoes were quietly removed from many retailers and Nike’s Snkrs app without explanation.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Seitz’s attorneys, however, argued the video supported their version of events.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The full acting out of a specific high-school-production version of Wendy was absolutely diabolical.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Hüller did a variation of the Adrien Brody/Halle Berry Oscar kiss, giving jury member Ewa Puszczyńska, her producer on Zone of Interest, a smooch on the lips before accepting her trophy.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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While there are many variations of the margarita, a classic margarita is made with tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and a lime wedge for garnish.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the kitchen, the murals shift to local wildlife, with illustrations of a beaver and an eagle the couple has named.—
Sean Santiago,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
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Pull out this pack during board game night, and your friends will obsess over the illustrations of Dunkin’ skiers on the backs of every card.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the clip, which aired on NBC as the Milan Cortina Olympics came to a close Sunday night, Hudson gives a soulful rendition of the classic tune.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2026
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Clad in matching black hoodies, sweatpants, and Alexander Wang baseball caps, the Korean American Youth Choir of New York thrilled the crowd with renditions of Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit and Alphaville’s Forever Young; two songs personally selected by Wang.—
Savannah Hanoum,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Here, experts share their take and their top tips for for dry, clean towels all season long.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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All of this culminates in a stunning sequence set in a rundown hospital, where the majority of the ensemble returns, and is forced into further moral dilemmas under the threat of oblivion, in a race-against-the-clock finale shot in enrapturing long takes.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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As of Tuesday morning, the agenda showed a $22 million request in funds, which included an $18 million, six-year contract for body cameras with artificial intelligence translation.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, another Chelsea co-working space, Jay Suites, at 159 West 25th Street, hosts the Language Bank, which provided ICE with translation and interpretation services during immigration hearings last year.—
Brendan O'Connor,
Curbed,
24 Feb. 2026
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Designed to deliver comparable performance to the ZX135-7 diesel excavator, the ZX135-7EB model will incur lower maintenance costs and extend working hours.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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So, with everything that has happened over the past two weeks, Spurs deserve a lot of praise for their first-half performance against Arsenal.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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