1. (

• interpretation ,
• reading ,
• version

) a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something ;

2. (

• rendition ,
• rendering ,
• interpretation ,

) the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance; "her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving" ;

3. (

• interpretation

) an explanation that results from interpreting something; "the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence" ;

4. (

• interpretation ,
• interpreting ,
• rendition ,
• rendering

) an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious; "the edict was subject to many interpretations"; "he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"; "often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning" ;