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interpretation

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


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As a collection of ideas about the human condition, ripe for interpretation, it’s invigorating.

From Salon Sep. 7, 2026

Mr. Rasmussen’s challenge to a “1619”-centered interpretation is less direct.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

“The difference in interpretation of the inflation data between Waller and Warsh is big. They don’t agree,” said Claudia Sahm, chief economist at New Century Advisors.

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

The new interpretation became possible after researchers compared the historic specimens with better preserved fossils discovered more recently.

From Science Daily Sep. 2, 2026

The difficulty in making final determinations is that there are often acres of room for interpretation.

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

The sanitised history has left space for romanticised interpretations among youths frustrated by long working hours and intense competition in education and the job market.

From Barron's Sep. 6, 2026

But it also nods to what both “Transamerica” and “Travelin’ Thru” do so well, suggesting that there are various interpretations for everything in life.

From Salon Aug. 28, 2026

Most of the Iranian artists left their instructions generously open-ended, inviting the interpretations and transmutations of their U.S. peers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Mahalia Jackson’s gospel anthems and Harry Belafonte’s interpretations of calypso music took on special relevance for the civil-rights movement.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Up until now, I’ve largely assumed that all of my interpretations of Hideo’s words have been exaggerated on my part, but it’s pretty hard to misunderstand this statement.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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