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
Some readers on TikTok say this confirms that Katniss has Covey relatives, but that’s up for interpretation.
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Ashley Wolfgang, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
This current interpretation of the Constitution would have been laughed out of court just a few decades ago, and guns haven’t gotten any less deadly since then.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
But with [Warfare] and no film score, we’re just left with our own interpretation in the silence and the sound.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
The Taliban’s interpretation of sharia has resulted in restrictions for Afghan women and girls, who have been denied an education, working roles in many job fields and from appearing in most public spaces.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Ashley Wolfgang, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
This current interpretation of the Constitution would have been laughed out of court just a few decades ago, and guns haven’t gotten any less deadly since then.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
But with [Warfare] and no film score, we’re just left with our own interpretation in the silence and the sound.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
The Taliban’s interpretation of sharia has resulted in restrictions for Afghan women and girls, who have been denied an education, working roles in many job fields and from appearing in most public spaces.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
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After a brief explanation of the challenge and its purpose, the group will hike in Lyonia Preserve and submit photos that will be used to document the biodiversity of Volusia County.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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Tariff rates have been altered without any clear explanation for the changes.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
22 Apr. 2025
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Ironwood also demonstrates a 4-5x performance improvement across multiple operational functions compared to the previous version 6 Trillium TPU architecture.—
Maribel Lopez,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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My body has changed—and is changing, like it's being slowly replaced by a similar but slightly less cooperative version.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Molina says some explanations for the disparities could be variation in access to prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care, as well as in state Medicaid coverage.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Over the years, Puppy Chow variations have popped up almost as robustly as stalks in a corn field.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Photo illustration by Tsering Bista/NPR When journalist Conz Preti brought her three children to visit family in Argentina in 2022, her four-year-old son did something surprising.—
Julia Furlan,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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After the illustrations were complete, Smith had a few Dreamers stand and introduce their super hero characters to the world.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
4 Apr. 2025
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There were movement consultants for a few gestural beats in other renditions, but having choreographers from day one of this process has been incredible.—
Ashley Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Matar Paneer This rendition of matar paneer, a popular Indian curry, uses cashews to bring a velvety creaminess to the sauce that enrobes cubes of firm cheese, two types of peas and cherry tomatoes.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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There are chairs and sofas everywhere because Sherman-Palladino wants the dancers to have somewhere to hang out between takes.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Through its persistent use of long takes, the show intimately engulfs the viewer in Jamie’s mindset.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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As German authorities push toward remote translation systems, both Nana’s profession and her personal connections face an uncertain future.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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Staff can call the translation service to connect with interpreters who help identify new languages and provide translation among staff, students and parents.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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But neither fazed rookie starter Hunter Dobbins, who turned in his second straight fine performance.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Lightning-fast shifts and full electronic integration with the engine ensured performance that no human could match.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Interpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretation. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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