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Interpretation

Ih-ntur-prih-TAY-shuhn

/ˌɪˌntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃʌn/

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interpretation

Dictionary meaning

The act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance.

Examples

  • The edict was subject to many interpretations.
  • The report included an interpretation of the forensic evidence.

Synonyms: rendition

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