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interpretations

Pronunciation: [ɪnˌtɜrprɪˈteɪʃənz]

Word

Learn how to use interpretations in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “understanding”

(noun) the way we understand or explain something. When you see a painting, your interpretation is how you think it makes you feel or what you believe it means.

Example

Her interpretation of the story was really insightful and made everyone think.

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His interpretation of the movie was completely different from what the director intended.

Example

What is your interpretation of the poem we read in class?

Context: “translation”

(noun) the act of translating spoken words from one language to another. It’s what happens when someone speaks in a different language and someone else helps people understand that language.

Example

The interpreter did an excellent job providing interpretations for the meeting attendees.

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Without accurate interpretations, the communication was confusing.

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How did the interpretations help the visitors understand the speaker's message?

How to pronounce interpretations

Pronunciation: [ɪnˌtɜrprɪˈteɪʃənz]

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