1
as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
that's one possible interpretation of that cryptic remark
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2
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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3
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
This is where interpretation of the CBA would become crucial.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
There are conflicting interpretations within the administration about what the United States should be doing in Venezuela.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Both Wilson and Webbon rely on strict interpretations of the Bible to back up their views that husbands rule over their wives and thus their households.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
To the surprise of his court, the Pharaoh takes Joseph’s interpretations to heart and brings him on as an adviser.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
There are conflicting interpretations within the administration about what the United States should be doing in Venezuela.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Both Wilson and Webbon rely on strict interpretations of the Bible to back up their views that husbands rule over their wives and thus their households.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
To the surprise of his court, the Pharaoh takes Joseph’s interpretations to heart and brings him on as an adviser.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
Noun
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But increasingly, that explanation doesn’t hold up.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The 2026 tour for Lifes Rich Pageant — never an apostrophe and never an explanation — will kick off February 11 in Denver and run through March 16 in Bloomington, IN.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The extended version of the same promo shows a new offering from the Meta-Oakley partnership as well.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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There’s also an untinted version of the skin-soothing, redness-reducing SPF, EltaMD UV Skin Recovery Broad-Spectrum SPF 50, if that’s more your thing.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Getting the final minty shade, one that worked well on all Fitzpatrick skin tones, took more than 20 variations.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The look came from Mugler’s spring 1998 haute couture collection, which featured a bevy of variations on the black and white color blocking motif.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Graphic by Newsweek of a house snapped in two and an umbrella shielding it from a shower of dollar bills, with illustrations of coal and a nuclear power plant.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That paradise is North Sea Jazz Festival, a 3-day celebration of local and international sonics, food and tropical bliss that descends upon the island’s capital of Willemstad each year, but with none before having gone as big as 2025’s rendition.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Yungblud’s rendition of Changes at the VMAs was no less spectacular.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But Lee’s version of ear seeds, the viral V-Line Ear Seeding Kit, is a future-facing take of the ancient practice.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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But there hasn't been any new data that suggests that Secretary Kennedy's take is valid.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Manuel Orbegozo | Reuters And OpenAI in June showcased an intelligent voice assistant mode for ChatGPT that has fluid translation built in as one of many features.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The outlets reported that the affidavit said Cobos-Martinez and Nagamallaiah got into a disagreement over a translation issue.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bankruptcy law, at § 365, essentially gives the trustee of the bankruptcy estate the right to either accept an executory contract (meaning that the trustee will have to render performance to get the benefit) or can reject the contract and forfeit the benefit.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Researchers validated the catalyst’s performance inside an actual electrolysis unit cell, proving its real-world viability.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Interpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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