Interpretation in the Oxford Dictionary

Definition of interpretation in English:

Interpretation
Pronunciation: /ɪntəːprɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
NOUN
1The action of explaining the meaning of something:
the interpretation of data
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1.1 [COUNT NOUN] An explanation or way of explaining:
this action is open to a number of interpretations
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1.2 [COUNT NOUN] A stylistic representation of a creative work or dramatic role:
his unique interpretation of the Liszt études
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Derivatives

interpretational
Pronunciation: /ɪnˌtəːprɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l/
ADJECTIVE
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Origin
Late Middle English: from Old French interpretation or Latin interpretatio(n-), from the verb interpretari (see interpret).

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