Synonyms of interpretations

interpretations

noun

plural of interpretation

1

as in explanations

a statement that makes something clear

that's one possible interpretation of that cryptic remark

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explanations
• illustrations
• translations
• analyses
• definitions
• constructions
• reasonings
• explications
• clarifications
• exegeses
• elucidations
• expositions
• illuminations
• comments
• demonstrations
• commentaries
• road maps
• paraphrases
• meanings
• restatements
• annotations
• justifications
• glosses
• rationales
• edifications
• rationalizations
• enactments
• enlightenments
• warnings
• caveats
• epexegeses
• disentanglements
• cautions

2

as in versions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• versions
• renditions
• readings
• performances
• accounts
• adaptations
• variations

3

as in variations

a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)

a very Freudian interpretation of The Nutcracker

Synonyms & Similar Words

• variations
• takes
• versions
• riffs
• translations
• adaptations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of interpretations

This partly came down to lawmakers’ interpretations of religious principles. — Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Many nurses and union officials said strengthening the law is essential and that the law’s language is unclear, leaving it open to different interpretations. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

Some of this criticism can be chalked up to differing interpretations of the science, and of how best to treat stubborn afflictions such as anxiety and depression when all of the remedies have potential downsides. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

Neither of those interpretations would be entirely invalid, exactly, and yet The Basics of Philosophy — ironically enough, given its title — mostly evades any such moral didacticism. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

The track is streaming now as part of a Digital Deluxe Edition, with additional artist interpretations of Robbers & Cowards songs planned for 2027. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Sep. 2026

Robinson’s defense, for its part, worked to discredit the state’s witnesses and the interpretations of data by forensic examiners. — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

Under certain interpretations of the 1963 rule, courts are not allowed to weigh whether a merger might make competition stronger overall. — Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Different interpretations can lead to vastly different decisions, behaviors and eventual outcomes. — Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026