interpreting
ɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪŋ
Definition Synonyms

Definition of interpreting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
explanationact of explaining something unclear
  • Interpreting the ancient text was challenging.
clarification elucidation explication
2.
translationTECH.process of translating spoken languageTECH.
  • Interpreting at the conference required fluency in multiple languages.
translating translation
3.
linguisticsTECH.discipline of language translation studiesTECH.
  • She is studying interpreting to become a professional translator.
translating translation studies

Adjective

1.
explanationinvolved in the act of interpretation
  • She played an interpreting role in the meeting.
clarifying explaining
2.
translationrelated to explaining or translating meanings
  • The interpreting tool helped bridge language gaps.
clarifying explaining translating
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Expressions with interpreting

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translation of spoken language at a conference in real time
She excelled in conference interpreting, seamlessly translating speeches for international delegates.
oral translation after a speaker finishes talking
Consecutive interpreting was used during the conference.
oral translation done in real-time during speaking
The conference used simultaneous interpreting for international attendees.

Origin of interpreting

Latin, interpretari (explain)

Terms with interpreting included in their meaning

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interpreting text
the action of interpreting written or printed material
communication
suggest not interpreting something as personal criticism
fortune telling
the practice of interpreting lines on the palm to predict the future
interpretation
interpreting indications or signals
unrealistic interpretation
interpreting events unrealistically
sensory recognition
process of recognizing and interpreting sensory stimuli
interpretation
interpreting with this new information
understanding
uncertainty in understanding or interpreting something

Examples of interpreting in a sentence

  • The course focused on interpreting historical events.
  • Interpreting for international delegates is challenging.
  • The university offers a course in interpreting.
  • Interpreting requires a deep understanding of cultural nuances.
  • The university offers a degree in interpreting.
  • The interpreting team translated the speech for the audience.

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  1. French:interprétation, interprétatif, ...
  2. German:Interpretieren, interpretierend, ...
  3. Italian:interpretazione, interpretativo, ...
  4. Spanish:interpretación, interpretativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:interpretação, interpretativo, ...
  6. Chinese:解释, 口译的, ...
  7. Japanese:解釈, 通訳の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَفْسِير, تَفْسِيرِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:פֵּרוּשׁ, פַּרְשָׁנִי, ...
  10. Russian:толкование, интерпретирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тлумачення, інтерпретаційний, ...
  12. Hindi:व्याख्या, व्याख्यात्मक, ...
interpret
ɪnˈtɜːrprɪt

Definition of interpret - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
explanationexplain the meaning of something
  • She tried to interpret the ancient text.
clarify elucidate explain
2.
translate orallytranslate spoken words from one language to another
  • He interpreted the ambassador's speech during the conference.
translate transliterate
3.
understandingunderstand and assign meaning to something
  • We need to interpret the results carefully.
comprehend decipher understand
4.
artistic performanceperform a creative representation
  • The actor will interpret the role uniquely.
depict render
5.
technologyTECH.analyze and execute a computer programTECH.
  • The software can interpret the code line by line.
execute process run
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Expressions with interpret

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rationalize something to diminish its importance
She interpreted away his rude comments as mere jokes.
understand indications or signals
He could interpret the signs of the approaching storm.
translate spoken or written language into another language
She can interpret language for the foreign delegates.

Origin of interpret

Latin, interpretari (explain)

Examples of interpret in a sentence

  • The lawyer will interpret the contract terms.
  • She had to interpret for the foreign delegates.
  • They needed someone to interpret the speech in real-time.
  • Readers may interpret the ending differently.
  • I interpreted her silence as disagreement.
  • She can interpret the symphony with great emotion.

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  1. French:interpréter, traduire oralement, ...
  2. German:interpretieren, dolmetschen, ...
  3. Italian:interpretare, comprendere, ...
  4. Spanish:interpretar, entender, ...
  5. Portuguese:interpretar, compreender, ...
  6. Chinese:解释, 口译, ...
  7. Japanese:解釈する, 通訳する, ...
  8. Arabic:فَسَّرَ, تَرْجَمَ شَفَوِيًّا, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְפָרֵשׁ, לְתַרְגֵּם בְּעַל פֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:истолковывать, переводить устно, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пояснювати, перекладати, ...
  12. Hindi:व्याख्या करना, मौखिक अनुवाद करना, ...
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