интерпретация, толкование, перевод, объяснение, дешифрирование
существительное ↓
- толкование, объяснение, интерпретация
to give different interpretations of the same facts — по-разному истолковывать одни и те же факты 
- раскрытие замысла, содержания (пьесы, музыкального произведения)
the interpretation of a drama by the actors — раскрытие замысла /трактовка, интерпретация/ пьесы актёрами
- устный перевод
simultaneous interpretation — синхронный перевод
interpretation at sight — устный перевод с листа
- редк. значение
- дешифрование, истолкование, расшифровка
Мои примеры
Словосочетания
a literal interpretation of the law — буквальное толкование этого закона
a reductive interpretation of the theory — упрощённая интерпретация этой теории
a legalistic interpretation of the agreement — юридическая трактовка договора
to make an interpretation — толковать
violent interpretation — ложная интерпретация
full interpretation — полная интерпретация
functional interpretation — функциональная интерпретация
generality interpretation — интерпретация общности
geometric interpretation — геометрическая интерпретация
graphical interpretation — графическая интерпретация
heuristic interpretation — эвристическая интерпретация
homological interpretation — гомологическая интерпретация
Примеры с переводом
Language interpretation is the whole point of the act of reading.
Понимание языка писателя является самым главным при чтении.
The test results are open to interpretation.
Результаты испытаний открыты для толкования.
I flatter myself that my interpretation is correct.
Надеюсь, что моё объяснение правильно.
It is impossible in fewer words to give the full interpretation of this pregnant thesis.
Невозможно короче дать полное толкование этой содержательной темы.
His interpretation of the theory was too simplistic.
Его интерпретация теории является слишком упрощённой.
Their whole scheme of interpretation is purely arbitrary.
Вся их схема объяснения совершенно произвольна.
The edict was subject to many interpretations.
Данный указ был предметом многих толкований.
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Примеры, ожидающие перевода
The facts allow of only one interpretation. 
Laurence Olivier’s brilliant interpretation of Henry V
One possible interpretation is that they want you to resign.
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Возможные однокоренные слова
Формы слова
noun
ед. ч.(singular): interpretation
мн. ч.(plural): interpretations
Similarly, again, in some sense of ˜interpretation™, the interpretation of the expression ˜some human™ in the following sentence depends on the interpretation of ˜It is possible that™, but again this is not an example of anaphora: ❋ King, Jeffrey C. (2005)
Hence the root of the matter is the interpretation of the stones, or not so much their full interpretation as the discovery of a _method of interpretation_, which shall be sure. ❋ Edward S. Holden (N/A)
Conclusive for the correctness of this interpretation, as represented by the Swedish government, _is the approval the Norwegian government itself gave this interpretation_ by conceding that the Foreign Minister might give direct orders to the Norwegian Consuls, which, in certain cases, implied a hierarchal relationship between the Foreign Minister and the Norwegian ❋ Karl Nordlund (N/A)
In the case of Gilles Deleuze, this change in interpretation is particularly evident in the ❋ Unknown (2008)
Even the idea that looking at original intent in interpretation is given the label ‘originalism’ is close to absurd, as EVERY judge ought to be looking to the intent of the words in the laws as a part of their legal interpretation (how much weight you give it may be a matter for debate, but it must be a part of the fabric of judicial interpretation). ❋ Unknown (2005)
Explanation also is used interchangeably with the term interpretation, particularly by self psychologists, in order to differentiate interpretations around selfobject needs from more classical interpretations of unconscious wishes, instinctual impulses, and superego conflicts. ❋ EDA G. GOLDSTEIN (2001)
The ambiguity here requires a resolution — to wit, in domestic mattes our interpretation is the only one that counts. ❋ Unknown (2010)
They (I think) would concede that this interpretation is at odds with existing precedent, though they would be in favor of such precedent being overruled. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Honestly, no other interpretation is at all feasible. tomemos says: ❋ Unknown (2010)
I realize this interpretation is anathema to the Darwnian monophyletic mindset but that does not mean that it is wrong. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Your interpretation is a little different, but it also gives the character the freaky factor that has been missing in his drawn form. ❋ Roger Langridge (2009)
We can say which animals performed similar on a given test, but justifying the interpretation is a whole other ballgame. ❋ Unknown (2008)
But Putnam gladly explains what you are not able to see â even if his interpretation is a bit off. ❋ Unknown (2008)
(I’m sure his interpretation is the basis of mine — attributions to him properly given.) ❋ Unknown (2007)
Are you now denying that her interpretation is the same as Mims? ❋ Unknown (2006)
I don’t suppose it needs to be recalled that this interpretation is a little implausible on its face. ❋ Unknown (1960)
When she goes so far — which she rarely does — as to hold out God’s Word with one hand, she carries in the other an antidote to it which she calls the interpretation of the Church, derived from the consent of the Fathers. ❋ Emily Sarah Holt (1864)
We’ve got an interpretation [issue].. [Quick] call [Mick]!! ❋ Uncle Bozos (2010)
interpretation of [fallout boy’s] [dance dance] = fallout boy’s [teds] pants ❋ Joey I Am (2006)
Person 1: me and my friend are in an argument can you [interpret] what “[fuck off]” means?
Person 2: this means to go away, or [just leave] me alone. ❋ KrabbsWantsHisMoneyBack (2018)
[Gunnar] K. [cant] interpretate [for shit]. ❋ TLPILLY (2009)
an [art] or philopsophy [student] might interpretize something if they are very [tired] ❋ Fail_lover (2010)
[The dress] code says «We want to [promote] [modesty].»
I interpret that as «We want to ruin your life.» ❋ Eileen S (2007)
[Tressa] [interpretated] the situation to me. I had no idea what the f*&k she was talking about. [Interpretate]. ❋ Chasemanset (2010)
«I don’t understand your language»
«[Blah Blah Blah]»
«Hang on, I’ll call [Connect] and get some interpreting to bridge the communication [gap]» ❋ Mark Saba (2006)
Me — «[Hey Jimmy], did you know that Jesus tells women to keep silent in the churches?»
Jimmy — «Well, that’s just your [interpretation].»
Me — «Hey [Amar], did you know that the Qu’ran instructs its followers to conquer the earth, converting or subduing those in the process?»
Amar — «That’s a flawed interpretation. MY Islam is a peaceful one.» ❋ SocialistBJ (2009)
Hi, I’m [Misty]. I provide [BBBJ], and I [speak French] without the aid of an interpreter for $150. ❋ Mistress Liz (2005)
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in·ter·pre·ta·tion
(ĭn-tûr′prĭ-tā′shən)
n.
1. The act or process of interpreting.
2. A result of interpreting.
3.
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.
in·ter′pre·ta′tion·al adj.
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interpretation
(ɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃən)
n
1. the act or process of interpreting or explaining; elucidation
2. the result of interpreting; an explanation
3. a particular view of an artistic work, esp as expressed by stylistic individuality in its performance
4. explanation, as of the environment, a historical site, etc, provided by the use of original objects, personal experience, visual display material, etc
5. (Logic) logic an allocation of significance to the terms of a purely formal system, by specifying ranges for the variables, denotations for the individual constants, etc; a function from the formal language to such elements of a possible world
inˌterpreˈtational adj
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in•ter•pre•ta•tion
(ɪnˌtɜr prɪˈteɪ ʃən)
n.
1. the act of interpreting; elucidation; explication.
2. the meaning assigned to another’s creative work, action, behavior, etc.
3. oral translation.
4. the performing of a dramatic part, music, etc., so as to bring out the meaning or to demonstrate one’s conception of it.
5. the assignment of meaning to abstract symbols in a logical system.
[1250–1300; Middle English < Latin]
in•ter`pre•ta′tion•al, adj.
Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
interpretation
- eisegesis — The interpretation of a word or passage by reading into it one’s own ideas.
- hermeneutic — An adjective meaning «concerned with interpretation,» especially of scripture.
- case-sensitive — If something is case-sensitive, there is a different meaning or interpretation based on upper- and lower-cased letters.
- semiotics — The study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation.
Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
interpretation
A part of the analysis and production phase in the intelligence process in which the significance of information is judged in relation to the current body of knowledge. See also intelligence process.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  interpretation — a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
reading, version internal representation, mental representation, representation — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image reinterpretation — a new or different meaning anagoge — a mystical or allegorical interpretation (especially of Scripture) |
| 2. | interpretation — the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance; «her rendition of Milton’s verse was extraordinarily moving»
rendering, rendition reinterpretation — a new or different interpretation spin — a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion); «the campaign put a favorable spin on the story» performance — the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment; «we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal»; «an inspired performance of Mozart’s C minor concerto» |
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| 3. | interpretation — an explanation that results from interpreting something; «the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence»
explanation, account — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; «the explanation was very simple»; «I expected a brief account» exposition, expounding — a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic construal — an interpretation of the meaning of something; the act of construing clarification, elucidation, illumination — an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding; «the professor’s clarification helped her to understand the textbook» eisegesis — personal interpretation of a text (especially of the Bible) using your own ideas exegesis — an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible) ijtihad — the endeavor of a Moslem scholar to derive a rule of divine law from the Koran and Hadith without relying on the views of other scholars; by the end of the 10th century theologians decided that debate on such matters would be closed and Muslim theology and law were frozen; «some reform-minded Islamic scholars believe that reopening ijtihad is a prerequisite for the survival of Islam» literal interpretation — an interpretation based on the exact wording version — an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint; «his version of the fight was different from mine» reading — a particular interpretation or performance; «on that reading it was an insult»; «he was famous for his reading of Mozart» twist, construction — an interpretation of a text or action; «they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct» reconstruction — an interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence popularisation, popularization — an interpretation that easily understandable and acceptable misinterpretation, mistaking, misunderstanding — putting the wrong interpretation on; «his misinterpretation of the question caused his error»; «there was no mistaking her meaning» |
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| 4. | interpretation — 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»
interpreting, rendering, rendition broad interpretation, judicial activism — an interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court) explanation — thought that makes something comprehensible |
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interpretation
noun
1. explanation, meaning, reading, understanding, sense, analysis, construction, exposition, explication, elucidation, signification The Opposition put a different interpretation on the figures.
3. reading, study, review, version, analysis, explanation, examination, diagnosis, evaluation, exposition, exegesis, explication, elucidation the interpretation of the scriptures
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
interpretation
noun
1. Something that serves to explain or clarify:
2. Critical explanation or analysis:
3. One’s artistic conception as shown by the way in which something such as a dramatic role or musical composition is rendered:
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Translations
تَفْسير، تأويل، تَرْجَمَه
interpretace
fortolkningudlægning
tõlgendaminetõlgendus
interpretációtolmácsolás
túlkun
interpretácia
razlaga
Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
interpretation
[ɪnˌtɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən] n
(= understanding) → interprétation f
the government’s interpretation of events → L’interprétation qu’a le gouvernement des événements
my interpretation of it → l’interprétation que j’en ai
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
interpretation
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
interpret
(inˈtəːprit) verb
1. to translate a speaker’s words, while he is speaking, into the language of his hearers. He spoke to the audience in French and she interpreted.
2. to explain the meaning of. How do you interpret these lines of the poem?
3. to show or bring out the meaning of (eg a piece of music) in one’s performance of it. The sonata was skilfully interpreted by the pianist.
inˌterpreˈtation nouninˈterpreter noun
a person who translates the words of a speaker into the language of his hearers.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
in·ter·pre·ta·tion
n. interpretación.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
Other forms: interpretations
When your favorite band covers a classic tune, their version is their interpretation — their translation — of the music. Is it better than the original? That’s up for interpretation.
Interpretation is the act of explaining, reframing, or otherwise showing your own understanding of something. A person who translates one language into another is called an interpreter because they are explaining what a person is saying to someone who doesn’t understand. Interpretation requires you to first understand the piece of music, text, language, or idea, and then give your explanation of it. A computer may produce masses of data, but it will require your interpretation of the data for people to understand it.
Definitions of interpretation
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noun
the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
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synonyms:
rendering, rendition
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reinterpretation
a new or different interpretation
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spin
a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
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type of:
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performance
the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment
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reinterpretation
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an explanation that results from interpreting something
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exposition, expounding
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
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construal
an interpretation of the meaning of something; the act of construing
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clarification, elucidation, illumination
an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
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eisegesis
personal interpretation of a text (especially of the Bible) using your own ideas
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exegesis
an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)
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ijtihad
the endeavor of a Moslem scholar to derive a rule of divine law from the Koran and Hadith without relying on the views of other scholars; by the end of the 10th century theologians decided that debate on such matters would be closed and Muslim theology and law were frozen
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literal interpretation
an interpretation based on the exact wording
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version
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
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reading
a particular interpretation or performance
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construction, twist
an interpretation of a text or action
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reconstruction
an interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence
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popularisation, popularization
an interpretation that easily understandable and acceptable
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misinterpretation, mistaking, misunderstanding
putting the wrong interpretation on
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philosophizing
the exposition (often superficially) of a particular philosophy
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approximation
an imprecise or incomplete account
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disambiguation
clarification that follows from the removal of ambiguity
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letter
a strictly literal interpretation (as distinct from the intention)
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imbroglio
a very embarrassing misunderstanding
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misconstrual, misconstruction
a kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately)
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misreading
misinterpretation caused by inaccurate reading
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type of:
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account, explanation
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
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noun
an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
“the edict was subject to many
interpretations”-
synonyms:
interpreting, rendering, rendition
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broad interpretation, judicial activism
an interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court)
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type of:
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explanation
thought that makes something comprehensible
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broad interpretation, judicial activism
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noun
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Interpretation may refer to:
Culture[edit]
- Aesthetic interpretation, an explanation of the meaning of a work of art
- Allegorical interpretation, an approach that assumes a text should not be interpreted literally
- Dramatic Interpretation, an event in speech and forensics competitions in which participants perform excerpts from plays
- Heritage interpretation, communication about the nature and purpose of historical, natural, or cultural phenomena
- Interpretation (music), the process of a performer deciding how to perform music that has been previously composed
- Language interpretation, the facilitation of dialogue between parties using different languages
- Literary theory, methods for interpreting literature, including historicism, feminism, structuralism, deconstruction
- Oral interpretation, a dramatic art
Law[edit]
- Authentic interpretation, the official interpretation of a statute issued by the statute’s legislator
- Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretations, part of the United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
- Interpretation Act, a stock short title used for legislation relating to interpretation of legislation
- Judicial interpretation, an interpretation of law by a judiciary
- Statutory interpretation, determining the meaning of legislation
Math and computing[edit]
- Interpretation (model theory), a technical notion that approximates the idea of representing a logical structure inside another structure
- Interpretation function, in mathematical logic a function that assigns functions and relations to the symbols of a signature
- Interpretations of quantum mechanics, a set of statements which attempt to explain how quantum mechanics informs our understanding of nature
- Interpreted language, a programming language in which programs are directly executed by an interpreter
- Interpretability, a concept in mathematical logic
Media[edit]
- Interpretation centre, an institution for dissemination of knowledge of natural or cultural heritage
- Interpretations: A 25th Anniversary Celebration, an album by The Carpenters
Neuroscience[edit]
- Interpretation of dreams (disambiguation)
Philosophy[edit]
- Interpretation (philosophy), the assignment of meanings to various concepts, symbols, or objects under consideration
- Interpretation (logic), an assignment of meaning to the symbols of a formal language
- De Interpretatione, a work by Aristotle
- Exegesis, a critical explanation or interpretation of a text
- Hermeneutics, the study of interpretation theory
- Semantics, the study of meaning in words, phrases, signs, and symbols
- Interpretant, a concept in semiotics
Religion[edit]
- Biblical interpretation, the study of the principles of interpretation concerning the books of the Bible
- Interpretation (Catholic canon law), in the Catholic Church, rules for the exact interpretation and acceptation of words
- Interpretation (journal), an academic journal that covers the field of Presbyterian biblical studies
- Interpretation of Knowledge, a codex in the Nag Hammadi library of early Christian Gnostic texts
- Interpretation of tongues, a supernatural ability to understand unknown languages
See also[edit]
- Interpreter (disambiguation)
- Derivative (disambiguation)
- Imitation
- Mimicry
- Translation (disambiguation)
Need another word that means the same as “interpretation”? Find 31 synonyms and 30 related words for “interpretation” in this overview.
Table Of Contents:
- Interpretation as a Noun
- Definitions of «Interpretation» as a noun
- Synonyms of «Interpretation» as a noun (31 Words)
- Usage Examples of «Interpretation» as a noun
- Associations of «Interpretation» (30 Words)
The synonyms of “Interpretation” are: interpreting, rendering, rendition, reading, version, explanation, elucidation, expounding, exposition, explication, exegesis, clarification, definition, analysis, evaluation, review, study, examination, diagnosis, meaning, understanding, construal, connotation, inference, conclusion, supposition, execution, presentation, performance, playing, singing
Interpretation as a Noun
Definitions of «Interpretation» as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “interpretation” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- The act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance.
- A mental representation of the meaning or significance of something.
- The action of explaining the meaning of something.
- An explanation of something that is not immediately obvious.
- An explanation or way of explaining.
- An explanation that results from interpreting something.
- A stylistic representation of a creative work or dramatic role.
Synonyms of «Interpretation» as a noun (31 Words)
| analysis | A branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation. Statistical analysis. |
| clarification | The act of removing solid particles from a liquid. The remaining changes are small clarifications. |
| conclusion | A final settlement. The conclusion of the peace treaty. |
| connotation | An idea or feeling which a word invokes for a person in addition to its literal or primary meaning. The word discipline has unhappy connotations of punishment and repression. |
| construal | An interpretation of the meaning of something; the act of construing. |
| definition | A concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol. Our definition of what constitutes poetry. |
| diagnosis | The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms. A diagnosis of Crohn s disease was made. |
| elucidation | An interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding. Work that led to the elucidation of the structure of proteins. |
| evaluation | An appraisal of the value of something. An initial evaluation of the programme. |
| examination | The action or process of conducting an examination. An examination of marketing behaviour. |
| execution | The process of carrying out an instruction by a computer. They were held captive for two days and threatened with execution. |
| exegesis | An explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible. The task of biblical exegesis. |
| explanation | The act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible. I heard his explanation of the accident. |
| explication | The act of making clear or removing obscurity from the meaning of a word or symbol or expression etc. His explications of scientific concepts. |
| exposition | The section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur. A systematic exposition of the idea of biodiversity. |
| expounding | A systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic. |
| inference | A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. Researchers are entrusted with drawing inferences from the data. |
| interpreting | An explanation of something that is not immediately obvious. He annoyed us with his interpreting of parables. |
| meaning | What is meant by a word, text, concept, or action. What is the meaning of this sentence. |
| performance | Process or manner of functioning or operating. A performance car. |
| playing | The act of playing a musical instrument. |
| presentation | A visual representation of something. The Lord Lieutenant made the presentations. |
| reading | The action or skill of reading. I found the article fascinating reading. |
| rendering | The action of giving or surrendering something. The rendering of Church dues. |
| rendition | An explanation of something that is not immediately obvious. Her rendition of Milton s verse was extraordinarily moving. |
| review | A subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment. A review of her sentence. |
| singing | The act of singing vocal music. The singing of hymns in Latin. |
| study | A room used for reading and writing and studying. Ira s face was a study as he approached the car. |
| supposition | A belief held without proof or certain knowledge; an assumption or hypothesis. Their outrage was based on supposition and hearsay. |
| understanding | Sympathetic awareness or tolerance. A child of sufficient intelligence and understanding. |
| version | An interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint. He told her his version of events. |
Usage Examples of «Interpretation» as a noun
- This action is open to a number of interpretations.
- The report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence.
- His unique interpretation of the Liszt études.
- The edict was subject to many interpretations.
- The interpretation of data.
Associations of «Interpretation» (30 Words)
| biblical | Relating to or contained in the Bible. Biblical names. |
| clarification | An interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding. The professor s clarification helped her to understand the textbook. |
| clarify | Melt (butter) in order to separate out the water and milk solids. Clarify the butter by using a spoon to skim off the foam. |
| crabbed | (of handwriting) very small and difficult to decipher. Crabbed legal language. |
| define | Give the meaning of (a word or phrase), especially in a dictionary. The camera could define the smallest object. |
| definition | The action or process of defining something. Issues of methodology and definition. |
| depict | Give a description of. Youth is depicted as a time of vitality and good health. |
| depiction | The action of depicting something, especially in a work of art. The painting s horrific depiction of war. |
| describe | Identify as in botany or biology, for example. Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental. |
| elucidate | Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear. Work such as theirs will help to elucidate this matter. |
| enlighten | Give (someone) spiritual knowledge or insight. The Holy Spirit enlightened the Apostles. |
| excuse | Defend explain clear away or make excuses for by reasoning. That pathetic excuse for a man. |
| exegesis | Critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of scripture. The task of biblical exegesis. |
| expatiate | Add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing. She expatiated on working class novelists. |
| explain | Define. He explained the situation. |
| explanation | The act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible. I heard his explanation of the accident. |
| explicate | Elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses. An attempt to explicate the relationship between crime and economic forces. |
| exposition | An account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse. A systematic exposition of the idea of biodiversity. |
| expository | Serving to expound or set forth. Clean expository writing. |
| expound | Explain the meaning of (a literary or doctrinal work. He was expounding a powerful argument. |
| hydrostatics | The branch of mechanics concerned with the hydrostatic properties of liquids. |
| instructions | A manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it. |
| interpret | Give an interpretation or explanation to. The evidence is difficult to interpret. |
| narrative | A message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program. The dialogue and the narrative suffer from awkward syntax. |
| portray | Portray in words. Goya wanted to portray his mistress the Duchess of Alba. |
| rationale | A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief. The rationale for capital punishment. |
| recitation | A regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study. The history of an organization is more important than the recitation of details like this. |
| scriptural | Written or relating to writing. Scriptural quotations from Genesis. |
| signification | The message that is intended or expressed or signified. The signification of Chinese characters. |
| snapshot | A brief look or summary. Morris had to make a good save from a snapshot by a defender. |
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: a particular adaptation or version of a work, method, or style
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: a teaching technique that combines factual with stimulating explanatory information
natural history interpretation program
interpretational
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Example Sentences
a literal interpretation of the law
The truth will only be found by careful interpretation of the evidence.
His remarks need further interpretation.
an actor’s interpretation of the role of Hamlet
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noun
the act of interpreting; elucidation; explication: This writer’s work demands interpretation.
an explanation of the meaning of another’s artistic or creative work; an elucidation: an interpretation of a poem.
a conception of another’s behavior: a charitable interpretation of his tactlessness.
the rendering of a dramatic part, music, etc., so as to bring out the meaning, or to indicate one’s particular conception of it.
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Origin of interpretation
1250–1300; Middle English <Latin interpretātiōn- (stem of interpretātiō). See interpret, -ation
OTHER WORDS FROM interpretation
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re·in·ter·pre·ta·tion, nounself-in·ter·pre·ta·tion, noun
Words nearby interpretation
interpolate, interpolation, interpose, interposition, interpret, interpretation, interpretative, interpreted language, interpreter, interpretive, interpretive centre
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analysis, clarification, explanation, judgment, meaning, perception, reading, translation, apprehension, assimilation, awareness, comprehension, discernment, grasp, grip, insight, knowing, slant
How to use interpretation in a sentence
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Solvers Reece Goiffon and Tyler James Burch ran with this interpretation, nevertheless proving that two Poisson processes cannot possibly explain the frequencies listed in the puzzle.
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Again, exactly what “Xi Jinping Thought” consists of is open to interpretation.
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That missing context can often lead to separate interpretations by different readers or viewers, and occasionally those interpretations are decidedly at odds.
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These data sets are quite accurate as they rely on information that the users give through forms and actions and not on our interpretation of their browsing history.
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Extra tests, such as those that look for blood flow or electrical activity in the brain, may provide useful information, but their interpretation isn’t always straightforward, the authors caution.
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Under the most charitable interpretation, his administration was simply mistaken.
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Turning from biblical interpretation to psychiatry, the actor added, “I think the man was likely schizophrenic.”
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It became more about the people and their artwork and their interpretation of Daryl.
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Of course, a more flexible interpretation is just as accurate.
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But this is the most generous interpretation, and, I suspect, the one least likely to be internalized by young fans.
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Her manner amazed him; it was so unlike the aspect of fair interpretation, with which she usually discussed a dubious subject.
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Here convincing proof was given of Mme. Mesdag’s accuracy, originality of interpretation, and her skill in the use of color.
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In dramatic interpretation the voice is a much more significant feature relatively than is the detail of gesture in pantomime.
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As they walked along, he listened with trembling, half-incredulous hope to Jos’s interpretation of Aunt Ri’s voluble narrative.
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The context in Chaucer does not seem to warrant the interpretation given by Tyrwhit.
British Dictionary definitions for interpretation
noun
the act or process of interpreting or explaining; elucidation
the result of interpreting; an explanation
a particular view of an artistic work, esp as expressed by stylistic individuality in its performance
explanation, as of the environment, a historical site, etc, provided by the use of original objects, personal experience, visual display material, etc
logic an allocation of significance to the terms of a purely formal system, by specifying ranges for the variables, denotations for the individual constants, etc; a function from the formal language to such elements of a possible world
Derived forms of interpretation
interpretational, adjective
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Examples from texts
But unfortunately the interpretation of observations of this shell is difficult, and much must be left to the inspired guesses of astronomers who change their verdicts from year to year.
Но, к сожалению, интерпретация наблюдений в этой области крайне трудна, и многое приходится предоставить интуитивным догадкам астрономов, которые меняют свои приговоры из года в год.
Synge, J.L. / Relativity: The general theoryСинг, Дж.Л. / Общая теория относительности
Общая теория относительности
Синг, Дж.Л.
Relativity: The general theory
Synge, J.L.
The proper interpretation of continuing value will be discussed in more detail later in this chapter.
О правильном толковании продленной стоимости мы подробно поговорим ниже в этой главе.
Copeland, Tom,Koller, Tim,Murrin, Jack / Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of CompaniesКоупленд, Том,Коллер, Тим,Муррин, Джек / Стоимость компаний: оценка и управление
Стоимость компаний: оценка и управление
Коупленд, Том,Коллер, Тим,Муррин, Джек
© 1990, 1994, 2000 by McKinsey & Company. Inc.
© ЗАО «Олимп—Бизнес», перевод на рус. яз., оформление, 2005
Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies
Copeland, Tom,Koller, Tim,Murrin, Jack
© 1990, 1994, 2000 by McKinsey & Company, Inc.
It would be justified to once again notice that the Sorbonne Declaration was not attempt to limit cultural or educational diversity and does not contain the ideas that might lead to such interpretation thereof.
Оправданно еще раз заметить: Сорбоннская декларация не являлась попыткой ограничить культурное или образовательное многообразие и не содержит в себе идей, допускающих подобное ее толкование.
Before the electron interacted with the measuring apparatus, however, it was capable of showing interference effects, which required the interpretation that it was able to go, like a wave, through both slits at the same time.
Однако перед взаимодействием электрона с измерительным прибором можно было бы наблюдать эффекты интерференции, которые для своего объяснения требуют, чтобы электрон, подобно волне, мог проходить одновременно через обе щели.
Bohm, David / Quantum TheoryБом, Д. / Квантовая теория
Quantum Theory
Bohm, David
© renewed 1979 by David Bohm.
© 1951 by Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Otherwise, the result is unfamiliar: in Chapter 13 the sea is connected, which seems to be a proper topological interpretation of nautical openness.
В остальном результат совершенно нов: в главе 13 море представляет собой связное множество, что выглядит как должная топологическая интерпретация открытых морских пространств.
Mandelbrot, Benoit / The Fractal Geometry of NatureМандельброт, Бенуа / Фрактальная геометрия природы
Фрактальная геометрия природы
Мандельброт, Бенуа
© Б. Мандельброт, 2002
© Перевод на русский язык, Институт компьютерных исследований, 2002
The Fractal Geometry of Nature
Mandelbrot, Benoit
© 1977, 1982, 1983 by Benoit B. Mandelbrot
The Court also has the authority, at the request of member States, to issue advisory opinions concerning the interpretation of the American Convention or of other treaties concerning the protection of human rights in the American States.
Суд также уполномочил принимать, по просьбе государств-членов, консультативные заключения по вопросам толкования Американской конвенции или других договоров, касающихся защиты прав человека в американских государствах.
© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 год
Her interpretation of his words disillusioned him.
Такое толкование его слов разрушило все его иллюзии.
Joyce, James / A Painful CaseДжойс, Джеймс / Несчастный случай
Несчастный случай
Джойс, Джеймс
© Перевод Н. Дарузес. Наследники, 2007
© Оформление, издание на русском языке. ООО «Издательство «Эксмо», 2007
A Painful Case
Joyce, James
© 1967 by the Estate of James Joyce
The concept of double criminality should benefit of a flexible interpretation in order to allow the broadest mutual legal assistance possible, based on corresponding elements identified in a national legislation.
следует применять гибкое толкование принципа «двойной преступности» в целях обеспечения максимально широкой взаимной правовой помощи на основе соответствующих элементов, определенных в национальном законодательстве;
© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 год
The microcomputer has the following subprograms: for interpretation of a calculated nitrogen potential into the phase composition of the surface layer of treated steel and calculation of diffusion layer growth in real-time of the nitriding process.
Микрокомпьютер имел подпрограммы: интерпретации вычисленной величины азотного потенциала в фазовый состав поверхностного слоя обрабатываемой стали и вычисления роста диффузионного слоя в реальном времени процесса азотирования.
Because he chooses to focus on content details of his subject’s experience, his theory ends up being discontinued to the degree that his interpretation of this content is shown to be in error.
Из-за того, что он сознательно концентрируется на содержании деталей опыта своего субъекта, его теория рассыпается в той же степени, в которой интерпретация этого содержания оказывается ошибочной.
Dilts, Robert / Strategies of Genius. Volume 3. Sigmund Freud, Leonardo da Vinci, Nicola TeslaДилтс, Роберт / Стратегии гениев. Том 3. Зигмунд Фрейд, Леонардо да Винчи, Никола Тесла
Стратегии гениев. Том 3. Зигмунд Фрейд, Леонардо да Винчи, Никола Тесла
Дилтс, Роберт
© 1995 Robert B. Dilts
© 1995 Meta Publications
© 1998 Независимая фирма “Класс”, издание, оформление
© 1998 Е.Н. Дружинина, перевод на русский язык
Strategies of Genius. Volume 3. Sigmund Freud, Leonardo da Vinci, Nicola Tesla
Dilts, Robert
© Copyright 1995 by Meta Publications
This fact must now be brought to bear upon the interpretation of the views of those English economists and politicians who actually did make that assertion.
Теперь следует, опираясь на этот факт, дать оценку взглядов тех английских экономистов и политиков, кто придерживался тезиса о возрастающей отдаче.
Schumpeter, Joseph A. / History of Economic AnalysisШумпетер, Йозеф А. / История экономического анализа
История экономического анализа
Шумпетер, Йозеф А.
© Перевод с английского под редакцией В.С. Автономова, 2001
© 1954 by Oxford University Press, Inc.
History of Economic Analysis
Schumpeter, Joseph A.
© 1954 by Oxford University Press, Inc.
We must still prove the interpretation of the negation of the axiom of inaccessibility.
Мы должны еще доказать интерпретацию отрицания аксиомы недостижимости.
Shoenfield, Joseph / Mathematical LogicШенфилд, Дж. / Математическая логика
Математическая логика
Шенфилд, Дж.
© Перевод на русский язык, Главная редакция физико-математической литературы издательства «Наука», 1975г.
Mathematical Logic
Shoenfield, Joseph
© 1967 by Addison-Wesley publishing company, inc.
The updating mechanism includes four types editorial amendments, clarification beyond dispute, interpretation and change
Механизм предусматривает четыре вида обновления’ редакционные поправки, уточнение, не вызывающее разногласий, толкование и изменение.
© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 год
– application of national criminal law and law of criminal procedure and their advancement, also taking into account the European Commission on Human Rights in the interpretation of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg
– Применение норм национального уголовного права и уголовно-процессуального права и их обновление с учетом работы Европейской комиссии по правам человека по толкованию решений Европейского суда по правам человека в Страсбурге
© Организация Объединенных Наций, 2010 год
This interpretation in terms of probabilities, based on the Schrodinger wave function, is the best that one can do.
Вероятностная интерпретация, основанная на волновой функции Шредингера,— лучшее, что удалось придумать.
Dirac, Paul / Directions in PhysicsДирак, Поль / Пути физики
Пути физики
Дирак, Поль
© Перевод на русский язык, Энергоатомиздат, 1983
© John Wiley and Sons, 1978
Directions in Physics
Dirac, Paul
© 1978 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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ɪnˌtɜːprɪ’teɪʃ(ə)nNounинтерпретация; истолкование; трактовкаExamples
to make an interpretation — толковать
free / liberal / loose interpretation — произвольная интерпретация
strict interpretation (of the law) — строгая трактовка (закона)
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Collocations
a priori interpretation
априорная интерпретация
abstract interpretation
абстрактная интерпретация
accepted interpretation
принятое толкование
admissible interpretation
допустимая интерпретация
adverse interpretation
неблагоприятное для стороны
adverse interpretation
толкование
adequate interpretation
адекватная интерпретация
ambiguous interpretation
неясное, двусмысленное толкование
ambiguous interpretation
неясных мест
ambiguous interpretation
толкование неясностей
analytic interpretation
аналитическая интерпретация
antecedent interpretation
рассуждение от фактов
associative interpretation
ассоциативная интерпретация
authentic interpretation
аутентичное толкование
authoritative interpretation
авторитетное толкование
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- [in-tur-pri-tey-shuh n]
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Definitions of interpretation word
- noun interpretation the act of interpreting; elucidation; explication: This writer’s work demands interpretation. 1
- noun interpretation an explanation of the meaning of another’s artistic or creative work; an elucidation: an interpretation of a poem. 1
- noun interpretation a conception of another’s behavior: a charitable interpretation of his tactlessness. 1
- noun interpretation a way of interpreting. 1
- noun interpretation the rendering of a dramatic part, music, etc., so as to bring out the meaning, or to indicate one’s particular conception of it. 1
- noun interpretation oral translation. 1
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Origin of interpretation
First appearance:
before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Latin interpretātiōn- (stem of interpretātiō). See interpret, -ation
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interpretation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between «mom» and «screwdriver».
Synonyms for interpretation
noun interpretation
- perception — the act or faculty of perceiving, or apprehending by means of the senses or of the mind; cognition; understanding.
- clarification — to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity.
- analysis — Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
- meaning — what is intended to be, or actually is, expressed or indicated; signification; import: the three meanings of a word.
- translation — the rendering of something into another language or into one’s own from another language.
Antonyms for interpretation
noun interpretation
- complication — A complication is a problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
- misconception — an erroneous conception; mistaken notion.
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- release — to lease again.
- misunderstanding — failure to understand correctly; mistake as to meaning or intent.
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