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interpreter

/ɪnˈtɜːpɹɪtə/ /ɪnˈtɝpɹɪtɚ/

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noun

One who conveys what a user of one language is saying or signing, in real time or shortly after that person has finished communicating, to a user of a different language. (Contrasted with a translator.)

Examples :

"A Japanese man who is tried before a German court is assisted by an interpreter in making oral statements."

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noun

One who explains something, such as an art exhibit. One who does heritage interpretation.

Examples :

"The museum hired an interpreter to help visitors understand the paintings. "

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noun

A program that executes another program written in a high-level language by reading the instructions in real time rather than by compiling it in advance.

Examples :

"Programs written in the BASIC language are usually run through an interpreter, though some can be compiled."

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