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adjective

Definition of interpretednext
as in inferred

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verb

past tense of interpret
1
as in explained
to make plain or understandable a biblical passage that scholars haven't been able to interpret to everyone's satisfaction

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2
as in played
to present a portrayal or performance of interpreted the role of Fletcher Christian in a challengingly new way

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Recent Examples of interpreted
Verb
Some experts have interpreted this update as focusing on optimizing health as opposed to ensuring adequate protein intake to avoid deficiency. — Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 The difference is not the map, but how changing conditions are interpreted along the way. — Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Senior party members had publicly interpreted the Supreme Court order as meaning Khan would remain hospitalized at least for several weeks. — Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026 Previously, the state Department of Agriculture interpreted that to mean that outdoor growing was prohibited, citing concerns over security and agricultural pesticides drifting into marijuana crops. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 The rout of the Democratic Party’s impeachment stars has been interpreted, generally, as a sign of the end of resistance politics. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 Someone opened the app, interpreted the information, and decided what to communicate to everyone else. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Many have interpreted this mysterious entity as Aristotle’s God—an ultimate agent, the original originator of action. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 The model offered a first look at how cats from the popular book series, published by HarperCollins, are being interpreted for the screen. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpreted
  1. presumed
  2. explained
  3. played
  4. illustrated
  5. performed
  6. clarified
  7. portrayed
  8. demonstrated
Adjective
  • The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of presumed
Verb
  • But in a conversation with The Athletic, Bass explained that missing the entire 2025 season and undergoing sports hernia surgery taught him to value the entire NFL kicking experience, even the misses that come with such a high-pressure job.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • However, Lai explained that the launcher could, in theory, deliver explosive payloads designed to detonate near a target.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of explained
Verb
  • My model is concentrated on the last 24 rounds played, and includes driving distance, strokes gained off the tee, strokes gained around the green, strokes gained putting, and strokes gained on par 3s longer than 200 yards.
    — Dennis Esser, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • View this post on Instagram Alyson Stoner Alyson Stoner, who also played Kairi in Kingdom Hearts, shared an emotional, heartfelt video mourning the loss of Panettiere.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of played
Verb
  • The congressman’s hour-and-a-half drive to Sedalia illustrated the distance of the sweeping 5th Congressional District, which stretches east from Troost Avenue to rural mid-Missouri.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Again, the psychiatrist said Clancy’s reaction illustrated an understanding her actions were wrong.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of illustrated
Verb
  • The Nittany Lions performed more like a top-25 team than their record indicates, with five losses by one score.
    — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Songs or chants made up by Entrants are acceptable as long as they are performed live on the recording and Entrant notes in Entrant's submission form that the song/chant was composed by Entrant.
    — August 16, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of performed
Verb
  • However, the department has not clarified the scope, and has not confirmed whether legitimate PSLF credit has been rescinded for some borrowers and, if so, whether it will be restored.
    — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Elci clarified that was a nod to his father’s work ethic, not a disregard for his passing.
    — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of clarified
Verb
  • Wuornos, a serial killer who murdered seven men in 1989 and 1990, was previously portrayed by Charlize Theron in the 2003 film Monster.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • As so often, the new stadium was portrayed as a symbol of a brighter future.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of portrayed
Verb
  • Increased regular season importance Arguably the biggest criticism of the current 18-team format is that there was too little reward for teams who demonstrated regular season excellence.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Three arms, one vessel ORNL recently demonstrated the technology by printing a nuclear-relevant pressure vessel measuring roughly three feet by five feet.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrated

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