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interpreting

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈtɜrprɪtɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use interpreting in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “communication”

(verb) to explain or make sense of something. This is like when someone tells you a story, and you help others understand it better.

Example

She is interpreting the story for her classmates so everyone understands it.

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He isn't interpreting the instructions correctly, which confuses everyone.

Example

How are you interpreting the teacher's explanation?

Context: “translation”

(verb) to translate spoken words from one language to another. This is like when someone speaks in Spanish, and another person changes the words to English so others can understand.

Example

The interpreter is interpreting the speech for the audience who speaks a different language.

Example

They forgot to bring someone who could interpret, so no one understood the conversation.

Example

Can you help me with interpreting what he said in French?

How to pronounce interpreting

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈtɜrprɪtɪŋ]

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