interpreting Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
   rendition; interpretation; rendering.
   
   • 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
2. verb make sense of; assign a meaning to
   see; interpret; construe.
   
   • What message do you see in this letter?
   • How do you interpret his behavior?
3. verb give an interpretation or explanation to
   interpret; rede.
   
4. verb give an interpretation or rendition of
   render; interpret.
   
   • The pianist rendered the Beethoven sonata beautifully
5. verb create an image or likeness of
   represent; interpret.
   
   • The painter represented his wife as a young girl
6. verb restate (words) from one language into another language
   translate; render; interpret.
   
   • I have to translate when my in-laws from Austria visit the U.S.
   • Can you interpret the speech of the visiting dignitaries?
   • She rendered the French poem into English
   • He translates for the U.N.
7. verb make sense of a language
   read; translate; understand; interpret.
   
   • She understands French
   • Can you read Greek?

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