Meaning & use
Interpretations
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Explanations or ways of understanding the meaning of something, such as a text, action, or piece of art.
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Critics offered widely different interpretations of the film's ending.
The judge had to weigh two competing interpretations of the contract.
A note on using this word
In music and performance, 'interpretation' also refers to a performer's individual expressive approach to a piece.
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