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interpretation
noun
the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
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ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən
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noun
the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
“her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving”
noun
an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
“the edict was subject to many interpretations”
noun
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
noun
an explanation that results from interpreting something
“the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence”
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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
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