AWL Sublist 1 · Academic Word

interpretation

/ɪnˌtɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/ Syllables: in·ter·pre·ˈta·tion

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

An explanation or understanding of the meaning of something.

Synonyms

explanation reading understanding

Antonyms

None available

Translations

interpretation in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

تفسير، تأويل

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

شرح أو فهم لمعنى شيء ما.

Easy Explanation

Interpretation is how you explain or understand something. Different people can have different interpretations of the same text or data.

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Memory TipInterpretation comes from Latin 'interpretari' meaning to explain or translate — making meaning clear.

Contextual Examples

The interpretation of the experimental results varied significantly between the two research teams.

Literary critics may offer very different interpretations of the same poem or novel.

Statistical interpretation requires careful consideration of methodology and sample size.

Word Families & Pronunciation