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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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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

The older sodium lights typically had a color temperature of around 1,900 Kelvins, which our brains interpret as warm and cozy, almost like a fire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Ultimately, it’s up to investors to decide how to interpret macroeconomic forces.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

To interpret rocks, there needs to be some means of correlation, a basis on which you can tell that those carboniferous rocks from Devon are younger than these Cambrian rocks from Wales.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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