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interpretation

[in-tur-pri-tay-shuhn] / ɪnˌtɜr prɪˈteɪ ʃən /


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She had anticipated swift legal challenges based the interpretation of maximum feasible standards.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

I am inclined to reach a more cynical interpretation, however.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Color was then added as an artistic interpretation, with blue used for the morning view and yellow for the afternoon.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

Voters in Switzerland have overwhelmingly rejected a stricter interpretation of the country's tradition of diplomatic neutrality.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Whenever I had my shirt off, he would make up some random comment about his artistic interpretation for the meaning of the scars on my back.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

The pieces may not possess inherent meaning, per Stravinsky, but Livia believes that music can “always help me find my feelings,” and her interpretations inform her personality and the emotions of the scenes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Scientists privately discuss differences in interpretations, agreeing on regular updates for the public via media briefings and social media postings.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

Following the recent success of the new Christopher Nolan film based on the epic poem, curators said they hoped there would be renewed interest in artists' interpretations of Homer's work.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

The sanitised history has left space for romanticised interpretations among youths frustrated by long working hours and intense competition in education and the job market.

From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026

Up until now, I’ve largely assumed that all of my interpretations of Hideo’s words have been exaggerated on my part, but it’s pretty hard to misunderstand this statement.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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