English dictionary
interpretation
nounPronunciation
ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
noun
- an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
noun
- a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
noun
- an explanation that results from interpreting something
Example sentences
her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving
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
the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence