interpretation

US /ɪnˌtɜː(r)prɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

UK

A2

noun

  • Explanation of the meaning of something
  • Act of translating between languages
  • The way in which data is analyzed and understood.
  • The action of explaining the meaning of something.
  • A performance or rendition of a dramatic role or piece of music.
  • The action of translating something orally or into another language.
  • A particular understanding of something.

Examples

The wording of this section of the contract is open to interpretation.

It is possible to put an entirely different interpretation on her behaviour.