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as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
that's one possible interpretation of that cryptic remark
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as in version
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view
a sensitive interpretation of a piece that is a touchstone for violinists
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as in variation
a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)
a very Freudian interpretation of The Nutcracker
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Recent Examples of interpretation
Pham Hughes, who doesn't speak Vietnamese, wrote an English interpretation of the poem based on what her mother told her about its meaning.
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Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
Astute readers have been challenging the naïve interpretation of Frost’s work for decades.
—Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
The game is changed by a challenge open to interpretation, Ait-Nouri is back skipping around immediately and, five minutes later, Cunha scores the only goal.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Whishaw listened to it a lot, but aside from those two tapes and essays about him by people who knew him, the depiction of Hujar was largely Whishaw’s own interpretation.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
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Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
Astute readers have been challenging the naïve interpretation of Frost’s work for decades.
—Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
The game is changed by a challenge open to interpretation, Ait-Nouri is back skipping around immediately and, five minutes later, Cunha scores the only goal.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Whishaw listened to it a lot, but aside from those two tapes and essays about him by people who knew him, the depiction of Hujar was largely Whishaw’s own interpretation.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
Noun
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Providing rational explanations when making proposals or setting boundaries.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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In a letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget, Pritzker and Illinois demanded an explanation for why state agencies, nonprofits, and businesses have not received funds.—
Natalie Venegas,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Blackwell started full production last fall but ran into manufacturing and installation challenges with the full server rack version, known as the GB200 NVL72 .—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The ads include hypothetical messages along with the actual versions the firm sent for the NSSF’s election campaign, called GunVote.—
Corey G. Johnson,
ProPublica,
27 Feb. 2025
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Target’s alternatives are plentiful, offering numerous variations of the nap dress style, including short, midi, and maxi options.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2025
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Szymański believes these variations were intentional.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Blue Book will streamline the world of the books and real life, with scenes from Hilderbrand’s novels written in the 144-page guidebook alongside watercolor illustrations by artist Meredith Hanson, known for her paintings of Nantucket and local businesses on the island.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Watch the video below for an illustration of the changes.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Parisian bob, however, is a looser, less strict rendition, with a longer length and a wispier take on bangs—or without them entirely.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2025
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At the time, Andress’ national anthem rendition went viral with fans comparing her performance to Fergie’s rendition of the song during the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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Also opening that weekend are an untitled Shudder theatrical release and the live-action take of DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon from Universal.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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As years passed, rivals Papa John’s and Little Caesars eventually followed with their own takes.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The transformative impact of AI on language translation, content creation and other areas is undeniable.—
Siobhan Hanna,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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But if this is true, then this decision could indeed push the Kyiv regime toward the peace process,* Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters Tuesday, according to an NBC News translation.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
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And because there's no actual chemical reaction taking place, the performance proved to be similar for all of the different types of tea.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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For many, the slight performance upgrade over an equivalent M-series MacBook Air made little sense.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Interpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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