interpretation interpretation /ˌɪnˌtɝːprɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

1. () A mental representation of the meaning or significance of something  ( version , reading , interpretation )
   a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
   
2. () The act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance  ( rendition , rendering , interpretation )
   the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance
    Her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving
   her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving
   
3. () An explanation of something that is not immediately obvious  ( rendition , interpretation , interpreting , rendering )
   an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
    The edict was subject to many interpretations
   the edict was subject to many interpretations
    He annoyed us with his interpreting of parables
   he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables
    Often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning
   often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning
   
4. () An explanation that results from interpreting something  ( interpretation )
   an explanation that results from interpreting something
    The report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence
   the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence