What is the meaning of interpretation?

noun

  • A mental representation of the meaning or significance of something.
  • The act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance.
    • usage: "her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving"
  • An explanation that results from interpreting something.
    • usage: "the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence"
  • An explanation of something that is not immediately obvious.
    • usage: "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"
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APAWordNet. (2010). interpretation. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/interpretation/definitions/1323487
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