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- Dictionaryin·ter·pre·ta·tion/inˌtərprəˈtāSHən/
noun
- 1. the action of explaining the meaning of something: "the interpretation of data" Similar
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1. : the act or the result of interpreting : explanation. 2. : a particular adaptation or version of a work, method, or style. 3. : a teaching technique that combines factual with stimulating explanatory information. natural history interpretation program. interpretational. in-ˌtər-prə-ˈtā-sh (ə-)nəl. -pə- adjective. interpretative.
an explanation or opinion of what something means: The dispute is based on two widely differing interpretations of the law. The rules are vague and open to interpretation. It is difficult for many people to accept a literal interpretation of the Bible. Fewer examples. He would be found guilty under a strict interpretation of the law.
Interpretation is the act of explaining, reframing, or otherwise showing your own understanding of something. A person who translates one language into another is called an interpreter because they are explaining what a person is saying to someone who doesn't understand.
An interpretation of something is an opinion about what it means. The government put a different interpretation on the figures. Analysis and interpretation is a very personal thing. Synonyms: explanation, meaning, reading, understanding More Synonyms of interpretation. 2. countable noun.
Definition of interpretation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
2. to construe or understand in a particular way. to interpret a reply as favorable. 3. to bring out the meaning of (a dramatic work, music, etc.) by performance or execution. 4. to perform or render (a song, role in a play, etc.) according to one's own understanding or sensitivity.
to decide what the intended meaning of something is: It's difficult to interpret these statistics without knowing how they were obtained. A jury should not interpret the silence of a defendant as a sign of guilt. Fewer examples. Any change of policy will be interpreted as a sign of weakness.
Definitions of 'interpretation'. 1. An interpretation of something is an opinion about what it means. [...] 2. A performer's interpretation of something such as a piece of music or a role in a play is the particular way in which they choose to perform it. [...]
1. the act or process of interpreting or explaining; elucidation. 2. the result of interpreting; an explanation. 3. a particular view of an artistic work, esp as expressed by stylistic individuality in its performance.
The act or result of interpreting; explanation, meaning, translation, exposition, etc. A result of interpreting. The expression of a person's conception of a work of art, a topic, etc. through acting, playing, writing, criticizing, etc. The pianist's interpretation of a Bach sonata.
