interpretation

noun
UK: /ɪnˌtɜː.prɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
US: /ɪnˌtɝː.prəˈteɪ.ʃən/

  1. The act of explaining or understanding the meaning of something.

    1. The interpretation of his words was difficult.
    2. Her interpretation of the data changed the entire research direction.

  2. A particular way of understanding something.

    1. That's my interpretation of the event.
    2. Each culture has its own interpretation of universal symbols.

  3. A performance of a play or piece of music that expresses an artist's understanding and feeling.

    1. The musical interpretation was quite moving.
    2. Her interpretation of the role was unique and memorable.

Synonyms

explanation understanding translation reading version performance analysis construction definition meaning
interpretation verb

  1. To explain or decide the meaning of something.

    1. I can't interpret his strange behaviour.
    2. The dream analyst helped interpret the recurring symbols in his dreams.

  2. To perform a piece of music or a role in a play in a way that shows your understanding of it.

    1. She will interpret the sonata with feeling.
    2. The actor interpreted Hamlet as a deeply conflicted character.

  3. To translate spoken words from one language into another.

    1. I need someone to interpret for me.
    2. The interpreter helped bridge the communication gap during the negotiations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "interpretation" in English means: The act of explaining or understanding the meaning of something., A particular way of understanding something., A performance of a play or piece of music that expresses an artist's understanding and feeling..

The phonetic transcription of "interpretation" is /ɪnˌtɜː.prɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ɪnˌtɝː.prəˈteɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "interpretation": explanation, understanding, translation, reading, version, performance, analysis, construction, definition, meaning.

Example usage of "interpretation": "The interpretation of his words was difficult.". More examples on the page.