Interpretasi
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
The process or result of providing an “impression”, opinion, or theoretical perspective regarding data, events, or phenomena.
Synonyms & Variants
eksegesis
Critical explanation or interpretation of a text, usually religious texts.
pemaknaan
Often used in the context of textual analysis or semiotics.
pembacaan
The way someone understands or views a phenomenon or text.
tafsiran
The most commonly used synonym in standard Indonesian context.
takwil
Deep explanation or interpretation of implied meanings.
eksplanasi
Has a nuance more oriented toward providing factual information.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This word is a loanword from the Dutch interpretatie, which originates from the Latin interpretatio. Its usage in standard Indonesian refers to the effort to explain or assign meaning to something that is ambiguous or complex. In academic contexts, this term is often used to distinguish between objective facts and subjective analysis performed by researchers or observers.
Real-world Usage
Interpretasi data tersebut perlu ditinjau kembali agar lebih akurat.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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