An interpretation is an explanation of meaning.
The idea
Use interpretation of to name what is explained; interpretations can differ.
Examples
- The poem invites more than one interpretation.
- Her interpretation of the painting surprised us.
- The lawyer offered a different interpretation of the rule.
- That interpretation ignores the final sentence.
- Our interpretations changed after the discussion.
- The guide explained her interpretation of the symbol.
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An interpretation is a proposed meaning, not necessarily a proven fact.
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Choose the correct answer. The critic offered an ___ of the ending. (interpretation / umbrella)
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interpretation
interpretation names the proposed meaning.
Choose the correct answer. Their interpretation ___ the passage was unusual. (of / at)
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of
of introduces the text being interpreted.
Choose the correct answer. We heard two different ___. (interpretations / interpretation)
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interpretations
interpretations is plural after two.
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Choose the correct answer. The critic offered an ___ of the ending. (interpretation / umbrella)
Choose the correct answer. Their interpretation ___ the passage was unusual. (of / at)
Choose the correct answer. We heard two different ___. (interpretations / interpretation)
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Explain your interpretation of a symbol.