interpretation
noun
the act of interpreting; elucidation; explication.
interpretations
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pluralof interpretation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"This shows that people using static measures such as transcription levels to infer what's happening with autophagy need to be really careful about their interpretations," said Moreno.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
The pieces may not possess inherent meaning, per Stravinsky, but Livia believes that music can “always help me find my feelings,” and her interpretations inform her personality and the emotions of the scenes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Following the recent success of the new Christopher Nolan film based on the epic poem, curators said they hoped there would be renewed interest in artists' interpretations of Homer's work.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The sanitised history has left space for romanticised interpretations among youths frustrated by long working hours and intense competition in education and the job market.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
What makes it especially difficult to discuss Japanese archaeology dispassionately is that Japanese interpretations of their past affect their present behavior.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
