interpreting

/ɪnˈtʌrprɪɾɪŋ/
/ɪnˈtʌprɪtɪŋ/
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Definitions of interpreting
  1. noun
    an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
    “he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables”
    synonyms: interpretation, rendering, rendition
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    types:
    broad interpretation, judicial activism
    an interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court)
    type of:
    explanation
    thought that makes something comprehensible
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