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interpretation

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


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In essence, Nolan chose a superstar cast to drive home the interpretation of Homer’s saga as a legend about fame.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

Scientists initially classified the object as a supernova remnant, but that interpretation became less certain after emissions above 100 TeV were detected.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

It starts with everybody having a different perspective or interpretation of the Spirit of Cricket and very few people agree on that.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

That is “leaving considerable room for interpretation and nervousness,” Rasgon said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

John Faulkner, of the Lick Observatory in California, has suggested an interpretation of these remarks which flies in the face of the Newton legend, but closely matches Newton’s known character.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

I’ve read a few interpretations of the narrative’s emphasis on labor exchange that assume these moments are meant to teach children that labor has value.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

Earlier interpretations suggested that most of the victims were female, but the genetic evidence shows that nine out of ten burials examined there were male.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

“The President and the Attorney General, subject to the president’s supervision and control, shall provide authoritative interpretations of law for the executive branch.”

From Slate Jul. 14, 2026

Frederick Lewis Allen’s book about the 1920s was written before now-familiar interpretations of the era had become settled in cultural memory.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

Again the priest offered interpretations, which were as meaningless to me as if he too were speaking in tongues.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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