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interpret

[in-tur-prit] / ɪnˈtɜr prɪt /


Usage

What are other ways to say interpret? To interpret is to give the meaning of something by paraphrase, by translation, or by an explanation based on personal opinion: to interpret a poem or a symbol. To expound is to give a methodical, detailed, scholarly explanation of something, usually Scriptures, doctrines, or philosophy: to expound the doctrine of free will. To explain is to make plain, clear, or intelligible something that is not known or understood: to explain a theory or a problem. To elucidate is to throw light on what before was dark and obscure, usually by illustration and commentary and sometimes by elaborate explanation: They asked him to elucidate his statement. 

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“In the last couple of months, we are continuing to see and interpret the consumer as being more stretched than we were when we entered the year,” Singh said.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The project hopes to "seize on the passion of all the astronomers over the last 350 years, and interpret that passion through science," Rodgers told the BBC.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The company said its engines are perfect for performing what is known as fast inference, or the process by which AI models quickly interpret and respond to prompts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

We believe that technologists should design systems that admit uncertainty and need to educate users about how to interpret AI outputs responsibly.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

I guess they didn’t trust me to interpret for my parents.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez




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