Definition of interpreter
1
: one that interprets: such as
a
: one who translates orally for parties conversing in different languages
b
: one who explains or expounds
2a
: a machine that prints on punch cards the symbols recorded in them by perforations
b
: a computer program that executes each of a set of high-level instructions before going to the next instruction
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The first known use of interpreter was in the 14th century
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