Interpret
[in-tur-prit] /ɪnˈtɜr prɪt/
verb (used with object)
1.
to give or provide the meaning of; explain; explicate; elucidate:
to interpret the hidden meaning of a parable.
2.
to construe or understand in a particular way:
to interpret a reply as favorable.
3.
to bring out the meaning of (a dramatic work, music, etc.) by performance or execution.
4.
to perform or render (a song, role in a play, etc.) according to one’s own understanding or sensitivity:
The actor interpreted Lear as a weak, pitiful old man.
5.
to translate orally.
6.
Computers.
See also (def 3).
verb (used without object)
7.
to translate what is said in a foreign language.
8.
to explain something; give an explanation.
/ɪnˈtɜːprɪt/
verb
1.
(transitive) to clarify or explain the meaning of; elucidate
2.
(transitive) to construe the significance or intention of: to interpret a smile as an invitation
3.
(transitive) to convey or represent the spirit or meaning of (a poem, song, etc) in performance
4.
(intransitive) to act as an interpreter; translate orally
v.
late 14c., from Old French interpreter (13c.) and directly from Latin interpretari “explain, expound, understand,” from interpres “agent, translator,” from inter- (see inter-) + second element of uncertain origin, perhaps related to Sanskrit prath- “to spread abroad,” PIE *per- (5) “to traffic in, sell” (see pornography). Related: Interpreted; interpreting.
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Interpreted FORTH-like graphics language, possibly the first page description language, predating PostScript. Both are descendants of JaM. Used on Xerox printers. [“Interpress, The Source Book”, Steven Harrington et al, P-H 1988.]
- Interpretability
[in-tur-prit] /ɪnˈtɜr prɪt/ verb (used with object) 1. to give or provide the meaning of; explain; explicate; elucidate: to interpret the hidden meaning of a parable. 2. to construe or understand in a particular way: to interpret a reply as favorable. 3. to bring out the meaning of (a dramatic work, music, etc.) by performance […]
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- Interpretation
[in-tur-pri-tey-shuh n] /ɪnˌtɜr prɪˈteɪ ʃən/ noun 1. the act of ; elucidation; explication: This writer’s work demands interpretation. 2. an explanation of the meaning of another’s artistic or creative work; an elucidation: an interpretation of a poem. 3. a conception of another’s behavior: a charitable interpretation of his tactlessness. 4. a way of . 5. […]
- Interpretational
[in-tur-pri-tey-shuh n] /ɪnˌtɜr prɪˈteɪ ʃən/ noun 1. the act of ; elucidation; explication: This writer’s work demands interpretation. 2. an explanation of the meaning of another’s artistic or creative work; an elucidation: an interpretation of a poem. 3. a conception of another’s behavior: a charitable interpretation of his tactlessness. 4. a way of . 5. […]