interpretability

in·ter·pret  (n-tûrprt)

v. in·ter·pret·ed, in·ter·pret·ing, in·ter·prets

v.tr.

1. To explain the meaning of: interpreted the ambassador's remarks. See Synonyms at explain.

2. To conceive the significance of; construe: interpreted his smile to be an agreement; interpreted the open door as an invitation.

3. To present or conceptualize the meaning of by means of art or criticism.

4. To translate orally.

v.intr.

1. To offer an explanation.

2. To serve as an interpreter for speakers of different languages.

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[Middle English interpreten, from Old French interpreter, from Latin interpretr, from interpres, interpret-, negotiator, explainer; see per-⁵ in Indo-European roots.]

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in·terpret·a·bili·ty, in·terpret·a·ble·ness n.

in·terpret·a·ble adj.

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Suitability of imagery for interpretation with respect to answering adequately requirements on a given type of target in terms of quality and scale. a. poor--Imagery is unsuitable for interpretation to answer adequately requirements on a given type of target. b. fair--Imagery is suitable for interpretation to answer requirements on a given type of target but with only average detail. c. good--Imagery is suitable for interpretation to answer requirements on a given type of target in considerable detail. d. excellent--Imagery is suitable for interpretation to answer requirements on a given type of target in complete detail.