INTERPRETATION
/ɪntəpɹəˈteɪʃən/
14 letters · 5 syllables · noun
Definition of INTERPRETATION
An act of interpreting or explaining what is obscure; a translation; a version; a construction.
"the interpretation of a dream, or of an enigma."
A sense given by an interpreter; an exposition or explanation given; meaning .
"Commentators give various interpretations of the same passage of Scripture."
The discipline or study of translating one spoken or signed language into another (as opposed to translation, which concerns itself with written language).
Examples of INTERPRETATION in a Sentence
- "the interpretation of a dream, or of an enigma."
- "Commentators give various interpretations of the same passage of Scripture."
Word Details
Is INTERPRETATION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INTERPRETATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INTERPRETATION uses 14 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INTERPRETATION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | t | e | r | p | r | e | t | a | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INTERPRETATION
100 words from the letters in INTERPRETATION
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How to Use INTERPRETATION in Word Games
INTERPRETATION is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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