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Webster 1913 Edition
Interpretation
In-terˊpre-ta′tion
(ĭn-tẽrˊprē̍-tā′shŭn)
, Noun.
[L.
interpretatio
: cf. F. interprétation
.] 1.
The act of interpreting; explanation of what is obscure; translation; version; construction;
as, the
. interpretation
of a foreign language, of a dream, or of an enigmaLook how we can, or sad or merrily,
Interpretation
will misquote our looks. Shakespeare
2.
The sense given by an interpreter; exposition or explanation given; meaning;
as, commentators give various
. interpretations
of the same passage of Scripture3.
The power or explaining.
[R.]
Bacon.
4.
(Fine Arts)
An artist’s way of expressing his thought or embodying his conception of nature.
Syn. – Explanation; solution; translation; version; sense; exposition; rendering; definition.
Webster 1828 Edition
Interpretation
INTERPRETA'TION
,Noun.
1.
The act of interpreting; explanation of unintelligible words in language that is intelligible. Interpretation is the design of translation.2.
The act of expounding or unfolding what is not understood or not obvious; as the interpretation of dreams and prophecy. Look how we can, or sad or merrily,
Interpretation will misquote our looks.
3.
The sense given by an interpreter; exposition. We sometimes find various interpretations of the same passage of Scripture and other ancient writings.4.
The power of explaining.