interpretive account
[/ɪnˈtɜːrprətɪv əˈkaʊnt/]
nounpl: interpretive accounts
relato interpretativo
1. A narrative or description that explains events, data, or phenomena based on the author's analysis, perspective, or understanding rather than purely factual reporting
The historian provided an interpretive account of the war that challenged traditional narratives.
O historiador forneceu um relato interpretativo da guerra que desafiou as narrativas tradicionais.
2. In academic and professional contexts, a written or oral explanation that goes beyond mere facts to include analysis, meaning-making, and contextual understanding
The research paper included an interpretive account of how climate change affects coastal communities.
O artigo de pesquisa incluiu um relato interpretativo de como as mudanças climáticas afetam as comunidades costeiras.
3. A subjective rendering of events or experiences through the lens of the narrator's judgment and contextual knowledge
Her interpretive account of the meeting revealed tensions that weren't immediately obvious.
Seu relato interpretativo da reunião revelou tensões que não eram imediatamente óbvias.
The term 'interpretive account' is particularly valued in academic contexts in both the United States and Brazil, where scholarly work often requires moving beyond simple factual reporting to provide critical analysis and contextual understanding. In Brazilian academia, this concept is especially important in humanities and social sciences disciplines.
Related Idioms & Phrases
reading between the lines
making sense of something
putting a spin on something
telling the story as one sees it
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