interpretations
Pronunciation: [ɪnˌtɜrprɪˈteɪʃənz]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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