datainterpretation
nounUK /ˈdeɪtə ɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃən/
US /ˈdeɪtə ɪnˌtɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
Figuring out what the numbers and facts really mean.
The scientist used data interpretation to understand why the plants grew taller in the sun.
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2. The act of explaining the results of a study or experiment.
Her data interpretation showed that the new medicine helped most patients.
3. The process of turning raw numbers into useful ideas.
Good data interpretation turned the messy sales figures into a clear plan.
4. A skill used to make sense of graphs and tables.
The class practiced data interpretation by comparing the bar charts.