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interpretation

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


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Admittedly, that’s a lot more flexible interpretation than the obvious reasoning behind Damon’s selection.

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

“It’s a stretch to think that by not commenting on the data, the market will assess the data” with no guess at the Fed’s interpretation of it, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Reinforcing that interpretation of a single invention of pottery in the south and a spread from that one source, the style of the earliest Jomon pottery is fairly uniform over the whole of Japan.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

Many of us appreciate artistic execution that leaves plenty of openings for wild interpretations.

From Salon Aug. 4, 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

As soon as we move from genetic data to their historical and social implications, interpretations become fragile.

From Science Daily Jul. 7, 2026

When it comes to interpretations of the law, the Supreme Court's rulings are final – a point that was vividly illustrated for Trump, both to his joy and disappointment, on Monday.

From BBC Jun. 29, 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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