Synonyms for interpretation
ɪnˌtɜr prɪˈteɪ ʃənin·ter·pre·ta·tion

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1. interpretation

   A definition is exact, an explanation general; a definition is formal, a description pictorial. A definition must include all that belongs to the object defined, and exclude all that does not; a description may include only some general features; an explanation may simply throw light upon some point of special difficulty. An exposition undertakes to state more fully what is compactly given or only implied in the text; as, an exposition of Scripture. Interpretation is ordinarily from one language into another, or from the language of one period into that of another; it may also be a statement giving the doubtful or hidden meaning of that which is recondite or perplexing; as, the interpretation of a dream, a riddle, or of some difficult passage. Definition, explanation, exposition, and interpretation are ordinarily blended in a commentary, which may also include description. A comment is upon a single passage; a commentary may be the same, but is usually understood to be a volume of comments.

   Synonyms:
   comment, commentary, definition, description, explanation, exposition, rendering, translation

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1. interpretation

   Synonyms:
   version, explanation, rendering, exposition, definition, sense, solution

   Antonyms:
   misinterpretation, misrendering, problem, difficulty, text

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1. interpretation, reading, versionnoun

   a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

   Synonyms:
   rendition, reading material, recitation, recital, interlingual rendition, adaptation, variation, variant, version, rendering, reading, translation, indication, interpreting, edition, meter reading

2. rendition, rendering, interpretationnoun

   the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

   "her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving"

   Synonyms:
   reading, translation, rendition, version, interpreting, interlingual rendition, rendering

3. interpretationnoun

   an explanation that results from interpreting something

   "the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence"

   Synonyms:
   rendering, reading, version, interpreting, rendition

4. interpretation, interpreting, rendition, renderingnoun

   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"

   Synonyms:
   reading, translation, rendering, rendition, interpreting, interlingual rendition, version

Matched Categories

1. • Explanation
   • Performance

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1. approbation

   Submitted by anonymous on February 16, 2020  

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1. interpretationnoun

   Synonyms:
   explanation, exposition, elucidation

2. interpretationnoun

   Synonyms:
   rendering, translation, version, construction

3. interpretationnoun

   Synonyms:
   meaning, sense, signification

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1. interpretationnoun

   Synonyms:
   rendering, rendition, translation, exegesis, exegetics, hermeneutics, isagogics, anagogics, dittology

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1. List of paraphrases for "interpretation":

   interpreting, interpretations, interpretive, 'interprétation, interpret, interpretative, interpreted, explanation, interpreter, understanding, definitions, translation, interpreters, explained, interpretation-related, reading, explanations, misinterpretation

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How to use interpretation in a sentence?

1. Donald Trump:

   The U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion Monday vacating former Gov. Bob McDonnell’s corruption convictionsand sent it back to the lower appeals court. ‘In addition to being inconsistent with both text and precedent, the Government’s expansive interpretation of ‘official act’ would raise significant constitutional concerns,’according to the unanimous opinion.‘Because the jury was not correctly instructed on the meaning of ‘official act,’ it may have convicted Governor McDonnell for conduct that is not unlawful.’ SCOTUSblog’s Amy Howe posted in a live chat on the opinion: ‘Very favorable to the governor but not over.’.

2. The Health Department:

   HHS will enforce Section 1557 by returning to the government's interpretation of sex discrimination according to the plain meaning of the word 'sex' as male or female and as determined by biology.

3. Mark Holden:

   She told me I was a racist and she would not tolerate that kind of racism in the class, i told her Islam was not a race and I was only talking about what the two Muslims men as individuals said – I was not making broad claims about Islam or my interpretation of the Koran.

4. Anthony Fauci:

   I am concerned about the interpretation of these recommendations and worried it will give people the incorrect assumption that asymptomatic spread is not of great concern. In fact it is.

5. Daryl Morey:

   I was merely voicing one thought, based on one interpretation on a complicated event. I have had a lot of opportunity since that tweet to hear and consider other perspectives, i have always appreciated the significant support our Chinese fans and sponsors have provided and I would hope that those who are upset will know that offending or misunderstanding them was not my intention.