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.

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In music and performance, 'interpretation' also refers to a performer's individual expressive approach to a piece.

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