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interpreting

/ɪnˈtɜːrprɪtɪŋ/ /ɪnˈtɜːrprətɪŋ/

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verb

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.

Examples :

"to interpret an Indian speech"

language communication linguistics

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verb

To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation

Examples :

"The actor interpreted the character of Hamlet with great skill."

art culture communication

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verb

To act as an interpreter.

Examples :

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

communication language job

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To analyse or execute (a program) by reading the instructions as they are encountered, rather than compiling in advance.

Examples :

"The computer is interpreting the Python code line by line, as opposed to running a pre-compiled version. "

computing technology

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noun

An act of interpreting or explaining what is obscure; a translation; a version; a construction.

Examples :

"the interpretation of a dream, or of an enigma."

language communication linguistics

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A sense given by an interpreter; an exposition or explanation given; meaning .

Examples :

"Commentators give various interpretations of the same passage of Scripture."

language communication linguistics word writing

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The discipline or study of translating one spoken or signed language into another (as opposed to translation, which concerns itself with written language).

Examples :

"Sign language interpreting is a crucial skill for communication in schools. "

language linguistics communication job education

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noun

The power of explaining.

Examples :

"Her interpreting of the teacher's instructions helped the other students understand the assignment. "

ability language communication

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An artist's way of expressing his thought or embodying his conception of nature.

Examples :

"The photographer's interpreting of the sunset, with its emphasis on the stark shadows and muted colors, revealed a hidden melancholy within the vibrant scene. "

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noun

An act or process of applying general principles or formulae to the explanation of the results obtained in special cases.

Examples :

"The interpreting of the test results showed that the class needed more practice on fractions. "

theory science logic philosophy

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An approximation that allows aspects of a mathematical theory to be discussed in ordinary language.

Examples :

"The teacher's interpreting of the complex equation made it understandable to the students. "

math language theory logic communication

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noun

(model theory) An assignment of a truth value to each propositional symbol of a propositional calculus.

Examples :

"Interpreting the symbols in the logic puzzle, Sarah assigned 'True' to the statement "The cat is black" and 'False' to the statement "The dog is blue." "

logic math philosophy computing theory

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noun

Examples :

"Interpreting at the museum helped us understand the artist's inspiration for each painting. "

culture history education communication language art archaeology