interpretation

The definition of an interpretation is an explanation of a view of a person, place, work, thing, etc.

(noun)

An example of interpretation is a feminist perspective on a work of literature.

See interpretation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act or result of interpreting; explanation, meaning, translation, exposition, etc.
the expression of a person's conception of a work of art, subject, etc. through acting, playing, writing, criticizing, etc.: the pianist's interpretation of the sonata

Origin: ME interpretacioun < OFr entrepretation < L interpretatio

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See interpretation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act or process of interpreting.
A result of interpreting.
a. An explanation or conceptualization by a critic of a work of literature, painting, music, or other art form; an exegesis.
b. A performer's distinctive personal version of a song, dance, piece of music, or role; a rendering.

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