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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It fell apart within a week, predictably, as the two sides acted on conflicting interpretations of its central provisions.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
Mahalia Jackson’s gospel anthems and Harry Belafonte’s interpretations of calypso music took on special relevance for the civil-rights movement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Many of us appreciate artistic execution that leaves plenty of openings for wild interpretations.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Earlier interpretations suggested that most of the victims were female, but the genetic evidence shows that nine out of ten burials examined there were male.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
During this visit, according to John M. D. Pohl, the archaeologist whose interpretations I am mostly following here, 8-Deer accidentally encountered 6-Monkey, the young wife of the much older king of Red and White Bundle.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
