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interpretation

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


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China could afford to retreat because it had built a large cushion before the war—though exactly how large is up for interpretation.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The better interpretation is that the expansion may be growing a new leg.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

“Whatever one’s interpretation of the relationships that she inhabits within the story, her influence was substantial,” Haig adds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Timbre has been far more difficult to study because it involves higher level sensory interpretation and emotional response.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

But testing products or ideas that are truly revolutionary is another matter, and the most successful companies are those that understand that in those cases, the first impressions of their consumers need interpretation.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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