Interpreter: meaning, definitions and examples

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interpreter

[ ɪnˈtəːprɪtə ]

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language

A person who translates spoken language from one language to another, often in real-time.

Synonyms

transcriber, translator

Examples of usage

The conference hired an interpreter to help the attendees understand the foreign speakers.
The United Nations employs interpreters to facilitate communication between representatives from different countries.

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technology

A program or device that converts code written in one programming language into another, usually for compatibility or optimization purposes.

Synonyms

compiler, translator

Examples of usage

This interpreter can convert Python code into machine code for faster execution.
The web browser uses an interpreter to process JavaScript code and display interactive content.

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understand

To explain or understand something in a particular way.

Synonyms

explain, understand

Examples of usage

She interpreted his silence as a sign of agreement.
The results can be interpreted in different ways depending on the context.

Translations

Translations of the word "interpreter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intérprete

🇮🇳 दुभाषिया

🇩🇪 Dolmetscher

🇮🇩 penerjemah

🇺🇦 перекладач

🇵🇱 tłumacz

🇯🇵 通訳者

🇫🇷 interprète

🇪🇸 intérprete

🇹🇷 tercüman

🇰🇷 통역사

🇸🇦 مترجم

🇨🇿 tlumočník

🇸🇰 tlmočník

🇨🇳 口译员

🇸🇮 tolmač

🇮🇸 túlkandi

🇰🇿 аудармашы

🇬🇪 თარჯიმანი

🇦🇿 tərcüməçi

🇲🇽 intérprete

Word origin

The word 'interpreter' has its origins in the Latin word 'interpretari', meaning 'explain, expound, understand'. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, from translating languages to decoding computer programming. Interpreters play a crucial role in facilitating communication and understanding across different languages and technologies.