interpreting

in·ter·pret  (n-tûrprt)

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

v.tr.

1. To explain the meaning of: interpreted the ambassador's remarks. See Synonyms at explain.

2. To conceive 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.

4. To translate orally.

v.intr.

1. To offer an explanation.

2. To serve as an interpreter for speakers of different languages.

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[Middle English interpreten, from Old French interpreter, from Latin interpretr, from interpres, interpret-, negotiator, explainer; see per-⁵ in Indo-European roots.]

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in·terpret·a·bili·ty, in·terpret·a·ble·ness n.

in·terpret·a·ble adj.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

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

interpreting [ɪnˈtəːprɪtɪŋ] n (= profession) → interprétariat m

interpreting [ɪnˈtəːprɪtɪŋ] interpret n → Dolmetschen nt

interpreting [ɪnˈtəːprɪtɪŋ] n (profession) → interpretariato