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interpreting

The correct spelling is interpreting.

How to pronounce interpreting

verb

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The correct spelling is interpreting. To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, myste… For example: "to interpret an Indian speech"

Usage Examples

to interpret an Indian speech

The actor interpreted the character of Hamlet with great skill.

He interpreted at the meeting between the Chinese and French associates.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.
  2. 2.To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation
  3. 3.To act as an interpreter.
  4. 4.To analyse or execute (a program) by reading the instructions as they are encountered, rather than compiling in advance.

noun

  1. 1.An act of interpreting or explaining what is obscure; a translation; a version; a construction.
  2. 2.A sense given by an interpreter; an exposition or explanation given; meaning .
  3. 3.The discipline or study of translating one spoken or signed language into another (as opposed to translation, which concerns itself with written language).
  4. 4.The power of explaining.
  5. 5.An artist's way of expressing his thought or embodying his conception of nature.

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