Definition of interpretation

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  • interpretation is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • interpretation is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
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Definition of interpretation

  • an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious (noun)

    Examples

    1. the edict was subject to many interpretations

    Synonyms

    1. interpreting
    2. rendering
    3. rendition
  • the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. rendering
    2. rendition
  • a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. reading
    2. version
  • an explanation that results from interpreting something (noun)

    Examples

    1. the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence

See definition of interpretation in Merriam Webster