interpretation vs explanation

interpretation and explanation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
interpretation	Yes	No	No	No
explanation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, explanation is a hypernym of interpretation; that is, explanation is a word with a broader meaning than interpretation:

As nouns, explanation is a hypernym of interpretation; that is, explanation is a word with a broader meaning than interpretation:

interpretation: an explanation that results from interpreting something
explanation: a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

Other hypernyms of interpretation include account.

interpretation (noun)	explanation (noun)
the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance	thought that makes something comprehensible
an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious	a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something	the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible
an explanation that results from interpreting something