Interpretation and Paraphrase

Interpretation

Interpretation noun - A statement that makes something clear.
Usage example: that's one possible interpretation of that cryptic remark
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Synonyms for Interpretation

Paraphrase is a synonym for interpretation in restatement topic. In some cases you can use "Paraphrase" instead a noun "Interpretation", when it comes to topics like translation.

Paraphrase

Paraphrase noun - An instance of expressing something in different words.
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Synonyms for Paraphrase

Interpretation is a synonym for paraphrase in rewording topic. You can use "Interpretation" instead a noun "Paraphrase", if it concerns topics such as restatement, translation.

How words are described

good good interpretation good paraphrase
accurate accurate interpretation accurate paraphrase
personal personal interpretation personal paraphrase
above above interpretation above paraphrase
Other adjectives: modern.
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