reinterpret

verb
UK: /ˌriːɪnˈtɜːprɪt/
US: /ˌriːɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

  1. To understand or explain something in a new or different way.

    1. We can reinterpret the data.
    2. Historians often reinterpret past events based on new evidence they discover.

  2. To present a new or different understanding of a performance, text, etc.

    1. The band will reinterpret that song.
    2. The director chose to reinterpret the play with a modern setting.

Synonyms

redefine reframe rethink reimagine
reinterpret adjective

  1. Presenting a new interpretation or understanding.

    1. This is a reinterpreted story.
    2. The artist presented a reinterpreted version of the classic painting.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reinterpret" in English means: To understand or explain something in a new or different way., To present a new or different understanding of a performance, text, etc..

The phonetic transcription of "reinterpret" is /ˌriːɪnˈtɜːprɪt/ in British English and /ˌriːɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reinterpret": redefine, reframe, rethink, reimagine.

Example usage of "reinterpret": "We can reinterpret the data.". More examples on the page.