INTERPRETATION


Meaning of INTERPRETATION in English

/ ɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃn; NAmE -ˌtɜːrp-/ noun [ C , U ]

1.

the particular way in which sth is understood or explained :

Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events.

It is not possible for everyone to put their own interpretation on the law.

Dreams are open to interpretation (= they can be explained in different ways) .

2.

the particular way in which sb chooses to perform a piece of music, a role in a play, etc. :

a modern interpretation of 'King Lear'

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from Old French interpretation or Latin interpretatio(n-) , from the verb interpretari explain, translate, from interpres , interpret- agent, translator, interpreter.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.