Meaning & Definition of Interpretation in English
English⟶
Interpretation
/ɪntərprɪteʃən/
noun
1. A mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
synonym:
- interpretation,
- reading,
- version
2. The act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
- "Her rendition of milton's verse was extraordinarily moving"
synonym:
- rendition,
- rendering,
- interpretation
3. An explanation that results from interpreting something
- "The report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence"
synonym:
- interpretation
4. An explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
- "The edict was subject to many interpretations"
- "He annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"
- "Often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning"
synonym:
- interpretation,
- interpreting,
- rendition,
- rendering
Examples of using
I didn't say that. That's your interpretation.
The passage admits of no other interpretation.
The interpretation of this data, however, is very much in dispute.