interpretation

in·ter·pre·ta·tion  (n-tûrpr-tshn)

n.

1. The act or process of interpreting.

2. A result of interpreting.

3.

a. An explanation or conceptualization by a critic of a work of literature, painting, music, or other art form; an exegesis.

b. A performer's distinctive personal version of a song, dance, piece of music, or role; a rendering.

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in·terpre·tation·al adj.

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interpretation

Noun

1. the act or result of interpreting or explaining

2. the particular way in which a performer expresses his or her view of a composition: an interpretation of Mahler's fourth symphony

3. explanation, as of a historical site, provided by the use of original objects, visual display material, etc.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	interpretation - a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something reading, version internal representation, mental representation, representation - a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image reinterpretation - a new or different meaning anagoge - a mystical or allegorical interpretation (especially of Scripture)
	2.	interpretation - the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance; "her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving" rendering, rendition reinterpretation - a new or different interpretation spin - a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion); "the campaign put a favorable spin on the story" performance - the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment; "we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto"
	3.	interpretation - an explanation that results from interpreting something; "the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence" explanation, account - a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account" exposition, expounding - a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic construal - an interpretation of the meaning of something; the act of construing clarification, elucidation, illumination - an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding; "the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook" eisegesis - personal interpretation of a text (especially of the Bible) using your own ideas exegesis - an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible) ijtihad - the endeavor of a Moslem scholar to derive a rule of divine law from the Koran and Hadith without relying on the views of other scholars; by the end of the 10th century theologians decided that debate on such matters would be closed and Muslim theology and law were frozen; "some reform-minded Islamic scholars believe that reopening ijtihad is a prerequisite for the survival of Islam" literal interpretation - an interpretation based on the exact wording version - an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint; "his version of the fight was different from mine" reading - a particular interpretation or performance; "on that reading it was an insult"; "he was famous for his reading of Mozart" twist, construction - an interpretation of a text or action; "they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct" reconstruction - an interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence popularisation, popularization - an interpretation that easily understandable and acceptable misinterpretation, mistaking, misunderstanding - putting the wrong interpretation on; "his misinterpretation of the question caused his error"; "there was no mistaking her meaning"
	4.	interpretation - an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious; "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" interpreting, rendering, rendition broad interpretation, judicial activism - an interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court) explanation - thought that makes something comprehensible

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interpretation

noun 1. explanation, meaning, reading, understanding, sense, analysis, construction, exposition, explication, elucidation, signification

noun 2. performance, portrayal, presentation, rendering, reading, execution, rendition, depiction

noun 3. reading, study, review, version, analysis, explanation, examination, diagnosis, evaluation, exposition, exegesis, explication, elucidation

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A part of the analysis and production phase in the intelligence process in which the significance of information is judged in relation to the current body of knowledge. See also intelligence process.

Translations

interpretation [ɪntəːprɪˈteɪʃən] n → interpretación f; traducción f

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interpretation [ɪntəːprɪˈteɪʃən] interpret n → interprétation f

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interpretation [ɪntəːprɪˈteɪʃən] interpret n (see vb) → Auslegung f, Interpretation f; Dolmetschen nt

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interpretation [ɪntəːprɪˈteɪʃən] n → interpretazione f