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interpreting

noun

Simple meaning

An explanation of something that is not immediately obvious.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɪntɚpɹɛtɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. uncountablelinguisticstranslation studies

    Synonym of interpretation (the discipline or study of translating one spoken or signed language into another)

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Formality
Technical

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This meaning: (uncountable, linguistics, translation studies) Synonym of interpretation (the discipline or study of translating one spoken or signed language into another)

Used this way, interpreting is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is a grammar or language-study use: it describes how language works, so it appears in teaching and reference writing.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Specialist/technical
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Specialized
Connotation
Clinical and technical
Usage feel
Technical and specialized

Where it naturally appears

  • Academic writing
  • Education/classroom
  • Technical/specialist writing

Usage note

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • interpretation

    The discipline or study of translating one spoken or signed language into another (as opposed to translation, which….

  • rendition

    Translation between languages, or between forms of a language.

Word Family

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Inflected forms

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • interpreternounPerson or profession

    Someone who mediates between speakers of different languages.

  • interpretationnounDerived noun · specialist

    A mental representation of the meaning or significance of something.

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Synonyms

Sense: (uncountable or linguistics

interpretation

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