interpretation

/ɪntɝprɪtˈeɪʃʌn/

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Noun
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
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the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance; "her rendition of Milton''s verse was extraordinarily moving"
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an explanation that results from interpreting something; "the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence"
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an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious; "the edict was subject to many interpretations"; "he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"; "often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child''s intended meaning"