interpreting vs explanation

interpreting and explanation both are nouns.

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

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

interpreting (noun)	explanation (noun)
an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious	thought that makes something comprehensible
	a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
	the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible