Definition
construal
noun
- the action or process of interpreting or understanding something in a particular way
Usage: formal; often used in academic or legal contexts
Examples
- The construal of the contract's language became the central issue in the lawsuit.
- Different construals of the poem led to lively debate among the students.
- Her construal of his remarks was more charitable than he had intended.
- The legal construal of the statute has evolved over time.
- A narrow construal of the rules would exclude most applicants.
- The construal of ambiguous evidence often depends on the observer's perspective.