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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
Human expertise, as Moorman notes, remains a key part of that evolution, particularly in environments where customer relationships and business growth depend on interpretation and adaptability alongside technological efficiency.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Tonello continues to explore the visual language of denim through unexpected interpretations, surfaces and materials.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
This inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests may lead to issues such as authentication bypass when the authentication depends on the reconstructed URL’s path.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Geochemical analysis supported this interpretation.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Tonello continues to explore the visual language of denim through unexpected interpretations, surfaces and materials.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
This inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests may lead to issues such as authentication bypass when the authentication depends on the reconstructed URL’s path.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Geochemical analysis supported this interpretation.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
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That was also typical of childhood, when many strange and unsettling things were accepted without explanation.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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White can point to patterns and minutes restrictions, and there is a reasonable basketball explanation for managing Boston's workload.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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There is no version of this where producers absorb tens of billions of dollars in new liability and don’t pass it on.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The delivery system for injectable versions of weight loss drugs is more complicated than for a pill.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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In most Cucuteni-Trypillia settlements, mega-sites appear to be well-planned and systematically arranged, with occasional size variations among the houses.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Unfortunately, her chic version is sold out, but other variations start at just $55.—
Ruby McAuliffe,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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Internet analysis firm Kentik said internet traffic, which measures the amount of data transferred and is a good illustration of usage, was at around 40%.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Paired with his illustrations, Macauley’s book details the creation of a 16th century Turkish mosque, along with its societal functions and significance.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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This might be our most popular rendition ever.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Gusto 101 manages to deliver crowd pleasing Southern Italian classics that don't feel tired, including a near-perfect rendition of cacio e pepe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Sometimes Demie’s friends will send her takes from the internet about her relative lack of fame.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2026
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The Human Is Staying In The Picture (Mostly) Screenwriter and director Paul Schrader, at nearly 80 years old an unlikely technology provocateur, delivered a talk at AI on the Lot peppered with pot-stirring takes.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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Many of Japan’s leading writers, including Enchi Fumiko, Tawada Yōko, Itō Hiromi and Kakuta Mitsuyo, have produced translations of her works into modern Japanese, while others such as Kawakami Mieko have gone so far as to claim Ichiyō as their greatest influence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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His translations of prose and poetry have appeared in Blackbox Manifold, The White Review, Tentacular, Asymptote, Words Without Borders, Seedings, The Johannesburg Review of Books, The Washington Square Review, and others.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
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Tinsley’s performance also was key to helping the Bruins stay in the game.—
Tim Willert,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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This year’s gathering included a performance from the San Diego Trans Chorus, a nonprofit group that performed at its first-ever pride event Saturday.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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“Interpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretation. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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