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
The issue stems from a legal interpretation that suggested that Mayor Kevin Hartke's — and at least two previous mayors' — stints in office were legal.
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Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The thespian is curious about how Ibsen purists might react to this cinematic interpretation.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Derek Scissors, American Enterprise Institute’s Asia Economist, embraced the more pessimistic interpretation on CNBC.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Last season, even as underlying numbers rebounded, Barcelona’s finances remained sufficiently open to interpretation that the club changed auditors not once but twice.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The thespian is curious about how Ibsen purists might react to this cinematic interpretation.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Derek Scissors, American Enterprise Institute’s Asia Economist, embraced the more pessimistic interpretation on CNBC.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Last season, even as underlying numbers rebounded, Barcelona’s finances remained sufficiently open to interpretation that the club changed auditors not once but twice.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
Noun
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Certainly not satisfied with official explanations of how this came to pass.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tyler went on in her response to provide explanations for each of the violations OCPF auditors noted in the disposition.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The language in the final version also echoed Texas House Bill 4211, which bans residential property developments like EPIC City, a large community proposed by an Islamic group near Dallas.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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At the end of Monday's live Atlas demonstration, the humanoid prototype swung its arms in a theatrical gesture to introduce a static model of the new product version of Atlas, which looked slightly different and was blue in color.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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In a related phenomenon, many people in East Asia have an intolerance to alcohol caused by a genetic variation that came about relatively recently during the period of rice domestication.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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The white oak and stained walnut variations make space for a light-blanched vibe or a woodier and more sensational approach, depending on your preference.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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This was a darker point in Bowie's career, expressed by Cordell through the use of grey, black and red in his illustrations.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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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,
5 Jan. 2026
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Byrne's rendition is the first in the series.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Spanish chef’s fine-dining concept is an homage to the glories of the world’s oceans, with a strong emphasis on the bounty of the local waters that includes lionfish, Mahi Mahi, and an entire menu section devoted entirely to various renditions of conch.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In The Gales of November, drummer Bill Keane said that the first take - also the first time the band ever played it - was the version that ended up on the album.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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Contemporary takes of athletic and casual styles form the genesis of the collection.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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English translation Copyright © 2025 by Natasha Wimmer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Santiago-Romero sought reelection for a second term and has recently focused on funding for home repair programs, entrepreneur grants and translation services.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a field experiment with hundreds of consultants, GPT-4 improved speed and quality on some knowledge tasks while performance dropped on other, seemingly similar tasks just outside its strengths.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The goal is to validate performance, safety, and reliability in real-world driving conditions ahead of commercial launch.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Interpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretation. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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