interpreting

/ɪnˈtɜrprətɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of translating spoken words from one language to another in real time.
    • The interpreting during the meeting was so smooth that no one noticed the language barrier.
    • She works as a professional interpreter and does interpreting at international conferences.
    • He studied interpreting in college and now works for the United Nations.
  2. The act of explaining or understanding the meaning of something.
    • Different people have different ways of interpreting the same dream.
    • The interpreting of ancient texts requires knowledge of history and culture.
    • His interpreting of the poem focused on themes of loss and hope.
verb
  1. Present participle of interpret: to explain the meaning of something.
    • He is interpreting the law in a way that benefits his client.
    • She is interpreting the results of the experiment for the research team.
    • The teacher is interpreting the complex diagram for the students.
  2. Present participle of interpret: to translate spoken words from one language to another in real time.
    • They are interpreting the conversation so both sides can understand each other.
    • The translator is interpreting the president's speech into French.
    • While interpreting for the delegation, she had to think very quickly.
  3. Present participle of interpret: to perform or represent a piece of music, drama, or art in a particular way.
    • The dancer is interpreting the music through graceful movements.
    • The pianist is interpreting the sonata with great emotion.
    • The actor is interpreting the role of Hamlet in a modern style.
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