interpretation

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Theater Formal

n. the particular way an artist performs a piece of music or a role in a play.

n. a performer's distinctive personal version or artistic rendering of a creative work.

“The pianist gave a beautiful interpretation of the classic song.”

“Critics praised the actor's nuanced interpretation of Hamlet, noting how he balanced the character's indecision with sudden bursts of manic energy.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Linguistics Technical

n. the act of changing spoken words from one language into another.

n. the process of facilitating communication between speakers of different languages through oral or signed translation.

“The conference provided simultaneous interpretation in five different languages.”

“Professional interpretation requires not only linguistic fluency but also a deep understanding of the cultural nuances inherent in both the source and target languages.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Mathematics Academic · Technical

n. the way values or meanings are given to symbols in a system.

n. an assignment of meaning or truth values to the symbols of a formal language or mathematical theory.

“In this logic puzzle, each symbol needs a specific interpretation to be true.”

“The consistency of the formal system was demonstrated by providing a valid interpretation within the framework of Euclidean geometry.”