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interpretation [ in·ter·pre·ta·tion ]

[
US
ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃn ]
[
UK
ɪnˌtɜːprəˈteɪʃn ]
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Noun

1. The action of explaining the meaning of something.

A simple difference of interpretation explained their different results.

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2. An explanation or way of explaining.

I think it is giving this definition far too wide an interpretation.

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3. A stylistic representation of a creative work or dramatic role.

Her interpretation and singing in that role, as far as I was concerned, was magical.

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Origin

1. Late Middle English from Old French interpretation or Latin interpretatio(n-), from the verb interpretari (see interpret).

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