interpretation (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 4 senses of the word *interpretation*:
NOUN	cognition	interpretation, reading, version	a mental representation of the meaning or significance / significance of something
	act	interpretation, rendition, rendering	the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
	communication	interpretation	an explanation that results from interpreting something
	cognition	interpretation, interpreting, rendition, rendering	an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

interpretation > pronunciation
Sounds	ihnter.prihtey'shahn
Rhymes	Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...

English > *interpretation*: 4 senses > noun 1, cognition
Meaning	A mental representation of the meaning or significance / significance of something.
Synonyms	reading, version
Narrower	anagoge	A mystical or allegorical interpretation (especially of Scripture)
Narrower	reinterpretation	A new or different meaning / meaning
Broader	representation, mental representation, internal representation	A presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
Spanish	interpretación
Catalan	interpretació
Verbs	interpret	make sense of
Verbs	interpret	give an interpretation or explanation to

English > *interpretation*: 4 senses > noun 2, act
Meaning	The act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance.
Synonyms	rendition, rendering
Narrower	reinterpretation	A new or different interpretation
Narrower	spin	A distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
Broader	performance	The act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment
Spanish	interpretación, versión
Catalan	interpretació, versió
Verbs	interpret	give an interpretation or explanation to
	interpret	give an interpretation or rendition / rendition of
	interpret	create an image or likeness of

English > *interpretation*: 4 senses > noun 3, communication
Meaning	An explanation that results from interpreting something.
Example	"the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence"
Narrower	clarification, elucidation, illumination	An interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
	construal	An interpretation of the meaning / meaning of something
	construction, twist	An interpretation of a text or action
	eisegesis	personal interpretation of a text (especially of the Bible) using your own ideas
	exegesis	An explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)
	exposition, expounding	A systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
	ijtihad	The endeavor of a Moslem scholar to derive a rule of divine law from the Koran and Hadith without relying on the views of other scholars
	literal interpretation	An interpretation based on the exact wording
	misinterpretation, misunderstanding, mistaking	putting the wrong interpretation on
	popularization, popularisation	An interpretation that easily understandable and acceptable
	reading	A particular interpretation or performance
	reconstruction	An interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence
	version	An interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
Broader	explanation, account	A statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
Spanish	interpretación
Catalan	interpretació
Verbs	interpret	make sense of
Verbs	interpret	give an interpretation or explanation to

English > *interpretation*: 4 senses > noun 4, cognition
Meaning	An explanation of something that is not immediately obvious.
Example	"the edict was subject to many interpretations"
Synonyms	interpreting, rendition, rendering
Narrower	broad interpretation, judicial activism	An interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court)
Broader	explanation	Thought that makes something comprehensible
Spanish	interpretación
Catalan	interpretació
Verbs	interpret	make sense of
	interpret	give an interpretation or explanation to
	interpret	give an interpretation or rendition / rendition of

HyperDic: interpretation