/ 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.