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interpretation

UK
/ɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/ɪnˌtɜrprɪˈteɪʃən/

Translations

interpretationnoun
interpretations
pl
UK
/ɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/ɪnˌtɜrprɪˈteɪʃən/
The interpretation of the ancient text was challenging for the scholars.
L’interprétation du texte ancien était difficile pour les chercheurs.
Additional translations
exégèseS’emploie surtout pour l’analyse et l’explication de textes, notamment religieux ou littéraires.
Synonyms
clarification
elucidation
decoding
translation
rendering
analysis
understanding
explanation
interpretationadjective
UK
/ɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃən/
US
/ɪnˌtɝːprɪˈteɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to mean ‘relating to interpretation’.
interprétatifS’emploie surtout pour qualifier ce qui concerne l’interprétation ou l’acte d’interpréter.
She has strong interpretation skills.
Elle possède de solides compétences interprétatives.

Definitions

interpretationnoun
The action of explaining the meaning of something.
The interpretation of the ancient text was challenging for the scholars.
An artistic representation of a piece of music, drama, or other art form.
Her interpretation of the classic play brought a fresh perspective to the audience.
The way in which someone understands or explains something.
His interpretation of the law was different from that of his colleagues.
interpretationadjective
Relating to or concerned with the act or process of interpreting.
Interpretation errors can distort the original message.
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