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Definition of interpretable
interpretable
/ɪnˈtɜːr.prə.tə.bəl/
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Adverb:interpretably
interpretable Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
5
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1
Capable of being explained, understood, or assigned a clear meaning.
Example
"The ancient inscription was barely interpretable due to centuries of weathering on the stone."
2
Allowing a human user to trace, comprehend, and verify the internal logic behind predictions or decisions (especially of a statistical model or machine learning algorithm).
Example
"Researchers in healthcare often prefer interpretable models so clinicians can understand why a specific diagnosis was recommended."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin interpretabilis ('capable of being explained'), derived from the Latin verb interpretari ('to explain, expound, or understand').
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