in·ter·pre·ta·tion 
/ɪnˌtɚprəˈteɪʃən/ noun
plural in·ter·pre·ta·tions /ɪnˌtɚprəˈteɪʃən/ noun 1 : the act or result of explaining or interpreting something : the way something is explained or understood [count] ▪ We did not agree with his interpretation [=explanation] of the results. ▪ There were many interpretations of [=many ways to interpret] his behavior. ▪ a literal/loose interpretation of the law [noncount] ▪ The truth will only be found by careful interpretation of the evidence. ▪ His remarks need further interpretation. ◊If something is open/subject to interpretation it can be understood in different ways
▪ Every art form is subject to interpretation. 2 [count] : a particular way of performing something
▪ an actor's interpretation of the role of Hamlet
▪ Every art form is subject to interpretation.
▪ an actor's interpretation of the role of Hamlet
— in·ter·pre·tive /ɪnˈtɚprətɪv/ or in·ter·pre·ta·tive /ɪnˈtɚprəˌteɪtɪv/ adjective
▪ a series of interpretive essays
/ɪnˈtɚprətɪv/ or in·ter·pre·ta·tive /ɪnˈtɚprəˌteɪtɪv/ adjective ▪ a series of interpretive essays
