in·ter·pret

(ĭn-tûr′prĭt)

v. in·ter·pret·ed, in·ter·pret·ing, in·ter·prets

v.tr.

1. To explain the meaning of: The newspapers interpreted the ambassador's speech as an attempt at making peace. See Synonyms at explain.

2. To understand the significance of; construe: interpreted his smile to be an agreement; interpreted the open door as an invitation.

3. To present or conceptualize the meaning of by means of art or criticism: The actor interpreted the character with great subtlety.

4. To translate from one language into another: interpreted the ambassador's remarks for the assembly.

v.intr.

To serve as an interpreter for speakers of different languages.

[Middle English interpreten, from Old French interpreter, from Latin interpretārī, from interpres, interpret-, negotiator, explainer; see per- in Indo-European roots.]

in·ter′pret·a·bil′i·ty, in·ter′pret·a·ble·ness n.

in·ter′pret·a·ble adj.

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Noun

interpreting - an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious; "the edict was subject to many interpretations"; "he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"; "often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning"

rendering, rendition, interpretation

broad interpretation, judicial activism - an interpretation of the U.S. constitution holding that the spirit of the times and the needs of the nation can legitimately influence judicial decisions (particularly decisions of the Supreme Court)

explanation - thought that makes something comprehensible

Translations

διερμηνεία

interpreting

[ɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪŋ] N → interpretación f

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interpreting

[ɪnˈtɜː^rprɪtɪŋ] n (= profession) → interprétariat m

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interpreting

n (= profession) → Dolmetschen nt

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interpreting

[ɪnˈtɜːprɪtɪŋ] n (profession) → interpretariato

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The boy congratulated himself on his good looks; the girl grew angry, and could not bear the self-praises of her Brother, interpreting all he said (and how could she do otherwise?) into reflection on herself.

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I understood but too well the change in her manner, to greater kindness and quicker readiness in interpreting all my wishes, before others--to constraint and sadness, and nervous anxiety to absorb herself in the first occupation she could seize on, whenever we happened to be left together alone.

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And was not the fantastic Michel right in thus interpreting the fancies of the ancient astronomers?

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'Nigeria should professionalise sign language interpreting'

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Exploring intercultural communication challenges: a case study on Chinese-English interpreting

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