meaning interpretation
[/ˈmiːnɪŋ ɪntərprɪˈteɪʃən/]
nounpl: meaning interpretations
interpretação de significado
1. The process of explaining or understanding what something means or signifies
The meaning interpretation of this poem requires careful analysis of its metaphors.
A interpretação de significado deste poema requer uma análise cuidadosa de suas metáforas.
2. The act of assigning or deriving meaning from something ambiguous or complex
Different scholars offered varying meaning interpretations of the ancient text.
Diferentes estudiosos ofereceram interpretações de significado variadas do texto antigo.
3. The understanding or explanation of intent, purpose, or essence of a work, statement, or concept
Her meaning interpretation of the director's vision was spot-on.
A interpretação de significado da visão do diretor dela foi perfeita.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'meaning interpretation' is a formal academic and intellectual term widely used in literary analysis, philosophy, law, and cultural studies. In Brazil, hermeneutics and textual analysis are emphasized in humanistic education, making this concept particularly relevant in university settings. The phrase is more common in written and formal discourse than in everyday conversation.
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