See Also: interpretation(medicine)
interpretation(dictionary)
interpretation(dictionary)
psychoanalytic interpretation(medicine)
data interpretation, statistical(medicine)
image interpretation, computer-assisted(medicine)
radiographic image interpretation, computer-assisted(medicine)

interpretation (iou)



interpretation noun. LME.
[Old & mod. French interpretation or Latin interpretatio(n-), formed as INTERPRETATE: see -ATION.]
The action of explaining the meaning of something; spec. the proper explanation or signification of something. Formerly also, (a) translation of a book etc. LME.
b. The technique of obtaining significant information from a photograph. M20.
An explanation given; a way of explaining; (a) construction put upon an action etc. Formerly also, a commentary on a book etc. LME.
(A) stylistic representation of a creative work, dramatic role, etc., according to one's understanding of the creator's ideas. L19.
interpretational adjective M19.