How to Use interpretation in a Sentence

interpretation

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  • The truth will only be found by careful interpretation of the evidence.
  • His remarks need further interpretation.
  • Meanwhile, a debate is emerging concerning the proper display and interpretation of these pots.
    — Christopher Benfey, The New York Review of Books, 20 Apr. 2023
  • By re-examining the translation of the word auk from the previous interpretation, the meaning changes so that fines could be paid with either one ox or with two öre of silver.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2024
  • So with eDNA, your interpretations of the data always have to be based on the sampling strategy.
    — Rachel Crowell, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2023
  • This fall, Kilian will launch his interpretation of a Scottish whiskey, continuing to blend liquor and luxury in the fragrance world.
    — Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024
  • The standards and tests that determine classifications vary from state to state and can be open to interpretation — workers are easily misclassified.
    — Lauren Hilgers, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2023
  • In his interpretation of the Bible, the Word of God mandates the support of Israel.
    — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 26 May 2024
  • But either way, the interpretation was in the eye of the beholder.
    — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2023
  • But time has been kind to that interpretation, as Sandler went on to star in some of the best and worst films of his career.
    — Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Whether or not that will remain the case is open to interpretation.
    — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
  • Here, some of the best classics, as well as some of the most exciting new interpretations.
    — April Long, Town & Country, 13 July 2023
  • Courtesy of Prime Video The show’s creators want viewers to take their own interpretations from the tale.
    — Laura Zornosa, Time, 7 July 2023
  • And while interpretations are sure to run the gamut, there will no doubt be a slew of floral looks to bookmark and savor for the summer months ahead.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 May 2024
  • My interpretation is that Shiv just didn’t think Kendall was right.
    — Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 May 2023
  • This is a crabbed and mendacious interpretation of the law.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
  • What some might see as a stark contrast from the views of his activist father, Hill sees as a more honest interpretation of the aims of the 1960s movement.
    — Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2024
  • My spouse left the AI very little room for interpretation.
    — Victoria Song, The Verge, 14 May 2023
  • Our job is to find where the essence of the character and the actor’s interpretation meet and understand each other.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Don’t blame or shame – but explain your interpretation of this long-ago event.
    — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 3 June 2023
  • Now, any outdoor or designer brand worth its salt has some sort of take or interpretation on a boonie hat, but which is the best version for you?
    — William Goodman, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024
  • The game itself is hard to talk about, in part because details risk spoilers and in part because the whole concept is open to interpretation.
    — Vulture, 17 Jan. 2024
  • But most tarot readers say the imagery of the card suggests a more broad and expansive interpretation.
    — Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Even later in the week, a pair of identical clues might require two interpretations of one term.
    — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 11 June 2023
  • Boxing is one of the few sports where there is a structure and expectation for a kind of uniform, but the details are up to interpretation.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The phosphine not only wasn’t a signal of life, but probably wasn’t even there at all, a swing-and-a-miss of data interpretation.
    — Jaime Green, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2023
  • Ashley Olsen, on the other hand, wore a more neutral interpretation of the same look, opting for a camel coat over wide-legged blue jeans and Nike Air Maxes.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Whether any of the conduct that sparked the push for a formal ethics code would now be prohibited seems to remain open for interpretation.
    — Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The intention is for people to find meaning and details in the sticker and is open to each person's interpretation.
    — Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 27 Apr. 2023
  • That’s a 7-to-8-point potential swing in good surveys, so if things are this close, realize that the game isn’t played on your computer screen looking at polling aggregator sites or reading data geeks’ interpretations of the crosstabs.
    — Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 3 Sep. 2024

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