simultaneous interpretation

ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs ɪntəˈprɪteɪʃən

Definition

Definition of simultaneous interpretation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

translation process

TECH.

translation of spoken language into another language in real-time

TECH.

The United Nations often uses simultaneous interpretation during international meetings.
Simultaneous interpretation is crucial at the conference.
They hired experts for simultaneous interpretation.

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Expressions with simultaneous

simultaneous interpreting

oral translation done in real-time during speaking

The conference used simultaneous interpreting for international attendees.

simultaneous operation

multiple tasks performed together

Simultaneous operation of the software modules improved system efficiency.

simultaneous translation

real-time changing of spoken words into another language while listening

The conference offered simultaneous translation for all international delegates.

simultaneous equations

set of equations with common solutions

We solved the simultaneous equations in class today.

simultaneous access

condition where several users can use the same resource at once

The new license allows simultaneous access to the software for fifty users.

Expressions with interpretation

leave room for interpretation

allow different people to understand differently

The abstract painting leaves room for interpretation.

broad interpretation

understanding something in a general or inclusive manner

Her broad interpretation of the rules allowed more participants.

literal interpretation

understanding based on exact words used

The judge insisted on a literal interpretation of the law.

loose interpretation

understanding something in a flexible or not strict way

The judge used a loose interpretation of the law.

authoritative interpretation

widely trusted explanation of a text or issue by an expert

Her book offers the authoritative interpretation of that philosopher's work.

interpretation centre

place providing information about a specific subject

The interpretation centre offered insights into the local wildlife.

musical interpretation

performer's personal way of expressing a piece through sound choices

Her musical interpretation of the sonata emphasized its quiet, reflective character.

judicial interpretation

way courts understand and explain laws or constitutions in cases

Judicial interpretation of the statute changed how the law applied to businesses.

legal interpretation

process of explaining the meaning of rules or written law

Judges debated the proper legal interpretation of the new privacy statute.

many-worlds interpretation

theory that many universes exist at the same time

The many-worlds interpretation explains quantum events differently.

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French:interprétation simultanée, ...
German:Simultanübersetzung, ...
Italian:interpretazione simultanea, ...
Spanish:traducción simultánea, ...
Portuguese:interpretação simultânea, ...
Chinese:同声传译, ...
Japanese:同時通訳, ...
Arabic:تَرْجَمَة فَوْرِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:תַּרְגּוּם סִימוּלְטָנִי, ...
Russian:синхронный перевод, ...
Ukrainian:синхронний переклад, ...
Hindi:समकालिक व्याख्या, ...
Bengali:সমকালীন দোভাষ্য, ...
Catalan:interpretació simultània, ...
Czech:simultánní tlumočení, ...
Danish:simultantolkning, ...
Dutch:gelijktijdige vertaling, ...
Greek:ταυτόχρονη διερμηνεία, ...
Hungarian:szinkrontolmácsolás, ...
Khmer:ការបកប្រែផ្ទាល់, ...
Korean:동시 통역, ...
Persian:ترجمه همزمان, ...
Polish:tłumaczenie symultaniczne, ...
Portuguese (BR):interpretação simultânea, ...
Romanian:interpretare simultană, ...
Swedish:simultantolkning, ...
Thai:การล่ามพร้อมกัน, ...
Turkish:eşzamanlı çeviri, ...
Vietnamese:phiên dịch đồng thời, ...

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