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as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
that's one possible interpretation of that cryptic remark
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2
as in version
a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view
a sensitive interpretation of a piece that is a touchstone for violinists
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as in variation
a distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play)
a very Freudian interpretation of The Nutcracker
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Recent Examples of interpretation
Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled the Chevron doctrine, which for 40 years had obligated courts to defer to agency interpretation when a statute was ambiguous and when the accompanying agency interpretation was reasonable or permissible.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
His statement was like a key to unlocking my own perceptions of how cinema can release unlimited interpretations and feelings.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
Incorporating these elements may be a challenge—and to Yoshida’s point, a bit too on-the-nose for this sophisticated interpretation of style.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
These States seek to convince the Court to adopt an interpretation that completely reverses what these treaties actually say and are intended to mean.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
His statement was like a key to unlocking my own perceptions of how cinema can release unlimited interpretations and feelings.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
Incorporating these elements may be a challenge—and to Yoshida’s point, a bit too on-the-nose for this sophisticated interpretation of style.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
These States seek to convince the Court to adopt an interpretation that completely reverses what these treaties actually say and are intended to mean.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interpretation
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There were no noted dissents, although Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch gave their own explanations for why the law should be upheld.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Lynch leaves behind a body of work that defies explanation yet demands exploration, ensuring audiences will return to them again and again, captivated and confounded.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The song’s sound and message resonated with listeners, prompting Lake to release his eight-track EP Hard Fought Hallelujah: Heavyweight Edition, featuring various versions of the song, including live, demo, acoustic and instrumental versions.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Spanish language version of the White House website was deleted after the inauguration yesterday.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The variations could also pose challenges for travel and outdoor activities across the city.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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In a study of more than 2,000 crypts from 42 people, the researchers found hundreds of genetic variations in crypts from people in their 50s.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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And that was really what started this concept of the illustrations, and the story happening in the book.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Photograph: Mother Jones illustration; Getty This story originally appeared on Mother Jones and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.—
Anna Merlan,
WIRED,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Irish crossover star did indeed do just that a decade ago, with a sweetly tender BBC Live Lounge rendition of the stomping late-night staple.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2025
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Robert Eggers first encountered F. W. Murnau’s Nosferatu at the precocious age of 9 after seeing a photo of Max Schreck in costume as Count Orlok, an unauthorized take on Dracula who’s gone on to become as iconic as any rendition of Bram Stoker’s vampire.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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And then the take ended and everyone on set was crying.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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With long, unbroken takes of two strangers walking and talking, Linklater lets the technical aspects disappear into the story, achieving a remarkable synthesis of directing style and substance.—
Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante,
EW.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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This integration enables automatic language detection, real-time translation and dynamic resource allocation—capabilities that transform how global businesses operate.—
Andres Zunino,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Plus, since most of the app's content is in Mandarin, subtitles are suddenly rampant — as are posts from Americans who want to learn the language, including by exchanging translations of popular slang phrases with Chinese commenters.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
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But Willard didn’t gloat about his team’s overwhelming performance.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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Saunders said members of Costco's management team typically stay a long time given the company's solid and stable financial performance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Interpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpretation. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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