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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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
For most of Solo, Alden Ehrenreich’s interpretation possesses more street-rat energy than anything else, which is its own separate tradition of hotness that’s only minorly related to smuggler hotness.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
Mackey and Sitton are particular standouts with their character interpretations.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Once hypothesized as a jellyfish, fungus or even a giant protist, science now favors an animal interpretation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In Vogue's interpretation of the Met's production, which opens December 14, Hansel and Gretel are played by actor Andrew Garfield and model Lily Cole.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2025
Mackey and Sitton are particular standouts with their character interpretations.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Once hypothesized as a jellyfish, fungus or even a giant protist, science now favors an animal interpretation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In Vogue's interpretation of the Met's production, which opens December 14, Hansel and Gretel are played by actor Andrew Garfield and model Lily Cole.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
Noun
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There are two competing explanations for why this happens.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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There might be an explanation behind this recent tendency, though: Barca players are exhausted, and some are injured.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Manufacturers have gone directly to Chinese social media platforms Red Note and Douyin, the local version of TikTok, to ask consumers to support them, but fatigue is growing, pointed out Ashley Dudarenok, founder of ChoZan, a China marketing consultancy.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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Correction An earlier version of this story misspelled the first name of Elora Mukherjee.—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
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Since then, several European countries have implemented their own variations of the law.—
Dee Coakley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Several attendees showed their team spirit for the game, wearing variations on the Knicks’ signature uniform colors of white, orange, blue and black.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Just last week, the group shared some tips on how to tell Sunny and Gizmo apart, complete with a photo illustration identifying both of the chicks at different angles.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Keep reading, or listen to the story » Editor’s Pick Photo illustration by Ricardo Tomás; Source photographs from Getty Is the U.S. Becoming an Autocracy?—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Blue began the performance strutting down center stage doing her best model walk before flawlessly breaking into a rendition of the uptempo song’s choreography.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2025
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The star of the beloved 1984 musical drama took to the Palomino stage at Stagecoach Festival on Sunday to perform a rollicking rendition of Kenny Loggins' title track from the film alongside his brother, Michael Bacon.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The late Richard Parry-Jones, who rose to CTO over at rival Ford, had a similar take: vehicle dynamics matter.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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The £68 menu is generous and precise, balancing big, traditional flavors with truly inventive new takes—including his ‘Ode to the Wilding Women’ from his recent appearance on Great British Menu.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Duolingo terminated agreements for 10% of its contractor workforce, citing a pivot to AI for content translation.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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In January 2024, Duolingo laid off close to 10% of its contractors after adopting AI for translation tasks.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2025
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During the kickoff performance, fans had the chance to participate in different trivia games.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Only regular-season performance is to be considered for the NHL awards.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Interpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretation. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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