Interpretation

/ɪntˌɜːpɹɪtˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌɪnˌtɝpɹɪˈteɪʃən/

Interpretation

a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

synonyms : reading

a representation that an actor or a performer gives of an artistic or musical piece that shows their understanding and feeling toward it

synonyms : rendering

an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

an explanation that results from interpreting something

Examples

1. I'm afraid I have to disagree with your interpretation of the data.

2. It needs interpretation.

3. So interpretation is radically different from cause and effect.

4. Like all kōans, this story has numerous interpretations.