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interpretation

/ɪnˌtɝpɹəˈteɪʃən/noun5 syllables

Interpretation means: an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious.

Synonyms for interpretation6

noun, as in an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

interpreting, rendition, rendering

noun, as in a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

reading, version

noun, as in the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

rendition, rendering

also used for interpretation

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What does interpretation mean?4

noun

1

an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious“the edict was subject to many interpretations”

2

a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

3

the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance“her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving”

4

an explanation that results from interpreting something“the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with interpretation?60

two syllables

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All 60 rhymes for interpretation, grouped by syllable

Interpretation in a sentence

  • The interpretation of this data, however, is very much in dispute.unknown
  • All meanings, we know, depend on the key of interpretation.Adelpa
  • The more scientific the subject, the less the possibility of different interpretations.carlosalberto
  • After watching the film, they spent hours discussing various interpretations of it.sundown
  • This does not allow for more than one interpretation.carlosalberto
  • Your interpretation is based merely on the surface meaning.jan_OkulaJu
  • His interpretation of this matter is too one-sided.Lumi_alt
  • I agree with your interpretation to a large extent.CM

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Forms of interpretation

as a noun

plural
interpretations