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interpretation : interpretasyon (n.)

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interpretation
n. (cognition)1. interpretation, reading, versiona mental representation of the meaning or significance of something.
~ internal representation, mental representation, representationa presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image.
~ reinterpretationa new or different meaning.
~ anagogea mystical or allegorical interpretation (especially of Scripture).
n. (act)2. interpretation, rendering, renditionthe act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance.; "her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving"
~ reinterpretationa new or different interpretation.
~ spina distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion).; "the campaign put a favorable spin on the story"
~ performancethe act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment.; "we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto"
n. (communication)3. interpretationan explanation that results from interpreting something.; "the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence"
~ explanation, accounta statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc..; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account"
~ exposition, expoundinga systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic.
~ construalan interpretation of the meaning of something; the act of construing.
~ clarification, elucidation, illuminationan interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding.; "the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook"
~ eisegesispersonal interpretation of a text (especially of the Bible) using your own ideas.
~ exegesisan explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible).
~ ijtihadthe endeavor of a Moslem scholar to derive a rule of divine law from the Koran and Hadith without relying on the views of other scholars; by the end of the 10th century theologians decided that debate on such matters would be closed and Muslim theology and law were frozen.; "some reform-minded Islamic scholars believe that reopening ijtihad is a prerequisite for the survival of Islam"
~ literal interpretationan interpretation based on the exact wording.
~ versionan interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint.; "his version of the fight was different from mine"
~ readinga particular interpretation or performance.; "on that reading it was an insult"; "he was famous for his reading of Mozart"
~ twist, constructionan interpretation of a text or action.; "they put an unsympathetic construction on his conduct"
~ reconstructionan interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence.
~ popularisation, popularizationan interpretation that easily understandable and acceptable.
~ misinterpretation, mistaking, misunderstandingputting the wrong interpretation on.; "his misinterpretation of the question caused his error"; "there was no mistaking her meaning"
n. (cognition)4. interpretation, interpreting, rendering, renditionan explanation of something that is not immediately obvious.; "the edict was subject to many interpretations"; "he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"; "often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning"
~ broad interpretation, judicial activisman interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court).
~ explanationthought that makes something comprehensible.