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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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To better interpret the observations, the researchers compared the data with supercomputer simulations of the Universe created at MPA.

From Science Daily • May 16, 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

One reason it’s so hard to interpret what’s going on with the U.S. job market these days?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

After all, the last time Piper had tried to interpret a vision from her knife, Percy and Jason had almost killed each other in Kansas.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan




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