Word
interpreting
Phoneticsin·ter·pret·ing
US/ˈɪntɝˌpɹɛtɪŋ/
UK/ɪntˈɜːpɹɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
01oral translation
n. the job or act of translating spoken words from one language to another while someone is talking.
n. the professional activity of facilitating oral or sign-language communication between speakers of different languages in real time.
“The conference provided simultaneous interpreting for all the international guests.”
“Consecutive interpreting requires the linguist to take detailed notes while the speaker pauses, ensuring no nuance of the original message is lost.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the profession or field of study.
Pitfall
She works in the translation of conferences.
She works in conference interpreting.
Use 'interpreting' for spoken language and 'translation' for written text.
Synonyms
02explaining meaning
n. the act of explaining or deciding on the meaning of something like a law, a dream, or a piece of art.
n. the act of explaining or clarifying the meaning of something obscure or artistic; a synonym for interpretation.
“The interpreting of these ancient laws has caused many arguments among historians.”
“The interpreting of the data required a deep understanding of both statistical methods and the specific cultural context of the survey participants.”
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Real-World Examples
“However, officials in Islamabad have cautioned against interpreting it as a NATO equivalent or as being directed at any single country.” “Using both earlier research and their own findings, the team also created a guide for interpreting possible tooth marks on fossils.” “One surprising finding is that the public cares a lot about programs that the National Park Service runs, such as teaching kids about nature, developing teacher curriculum materials and interpreting historical events.” Word family
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