INTERPRETA'TION, noun [Latin interpretatio.] 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.
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