2 meanings, 3 uses
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1 —2 uses as in:
her interpretation of the data
Definition
to understand or explain something in a particular way — often the meaning or significance of something
- "But what does Titian hair mean?"
"Being interpreted it means plain red, I guess," laughed Anne. "Titian
was a very famous artist who liked to paint red-haired women."Chapter 33 — The Hotel Concert (92% in)
interpreted = understood (in a particular way)
- Mrs. Rachel was not often sick and had a well-defined contempt for people who were; but grippe, she asserted, was like no other illness on earth and could only be interpreted as one of the special visitations of Providence.Chapter 9 — Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Properly Horrified (4% in)
interpreted = explained (in a particular way)
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2 —1 use as in:
her musical interpretation
Definition
express personal artistic ideas or feelings while performing (or performing to) someone else's work
- When the concert was over.... The professional elocutionist, Mrs. Evans, came and chatted with her, telling her that she had a charming voice and "interpreted" her selections beautifully.Chapter 33 — The Hotel Concert (81% in)
interpreted = expressed personal artistic ideas or feelings while performing someone else's work
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