interpretationnoun [ C or U ]
uk/ɪnˌtɜː.prəˈteɪ.ʃən/us/ɪnˌtɝː.prəˈteɪ.ʃən/interpretation noun [ C or U ] (EXPLANATION)
C2 an explanation or opinion of what something means:
The dispute is based on two widely differing interpretations of the law.
The rules are vague and open to interpretation.
It is difficult for many people to accept a literal interpretation of the Bible.
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- He would be found guilty under a strict interpretation of the law.
- We were disappointed that they insisted on such a rigid interpretation of the rules.
- The law permits of no other interpretation.
- It was regarded as a very narrow interpretation of the law.
- The evidence allows of only one interpretation - he was murdered by his wife.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Judgments and analyses
- acquihire
- analysis
- appraisal
- assessment
- construction
- critique
- heed
- job evaluation
- judgment
- misjudge
- notice
- peer review
- press
- rating
- review
- self-assessment
- study
- time-and-motion study
- unrated
- value judgment
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interpretation noun [ C or U ] (WAY OF PERFORMING)
C2 a particular way of performing a piece of music, a part in a play, etc.:
Her interpretation of Juliet was one of the best performances I have ever seen.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Judgments and analyses
- acquihire
- analysis
- appraisal
- assessment
- construction
- critique
- heed
- job evaluation
- judgment
- misjudge
- notice
- peer review
- press
- rating
- review
- self-assessment
- study
- time-and-motion study
- unrated
- value judgment
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