Definition of interpreter
1 : one that interprets: such asa : one who translates orally for parties conversing in different languagesb : one who explains or expounds
2a : a machine that prints on punch cards the symbols recorded in them by perforationsb : a computer program that executes each of a set of high-level instructions before going to the next instruction
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Examples of interpreter in a Sentence
He has now learned English well enough that he can conduct interviews without an interpreter.
Monet is generally regarded as the foremost interpreter of pure impressionism.
Recent Examples of interpreter from the Web
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Give me heart-on-sleeve, rule-bending, idiosyncratically inclined Mahler interpreters any day.
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Through an interpreter, the mayor and his team expressed their regret at the turn of events.
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Ms. Martinez, 37, a permanent resident, said in Spanish through an interpreter.
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There is so much out there for hearing children, Malzkuhn said through interpreters.
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The Intercept collected these accounts through phone interviews with residents and interpreters who visited the hospital where the wounded were taken.
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Court records indicate that Sein spoke little to no English, and federal authorities were searching for an interpreter before his scheduled bond hearing, WCNC reported.
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Through an interpreter, it was found that the boy let himself out of the family's second-floor apartment and had wandered across the street.
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A team of interpreters were housed in a soundproof glass box in the courtroom to handle the translations.
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First Known Use of interpreter
14th century
INTERPRETER Defined for English Language Learners
interpreter
playDefinition of interpreter for English Language Learners
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: a person who translates the words that someone is speaking into a different language
INTERPRETER Defined for Kids
interpreter
playDefinition of interpreter for Students
: a person who turns spoken words of one language into a different language
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