How do they interpret the meanings of particular social interactions?
Sociology (1995)
In fact, the media often present contradictory information, and audiences are frequently engaged in interpreting the meaning of the information they receive.
Sociology (1995)
Instead of blindly reacting to a stimulus, we interpret the meaning of a situation, enabling us to choose alternative courses of action depending on our interpretations.
Sociology (1995)
Definition of 'meaning'
meaning
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variable noun
The meaning of what someone says or of something such as a book or film is the thoughts or ideas that are intended to be expressed by it.
Definition of 'interpret'
interpret
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verb
If you interpret something in a particular way, you decide that this is its meaning or significance.