interpreter

noun

in-ˈtər-prə-tər How to pronounce interpreter (audio)
Definition of interpreternext
as in practitioner
one who brings an art or science to full realization Monet is generally regarded as the foremost interpreter of pure impressionism

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Recent Examples of interpreter Riders who are deaf or hard of hearing are welcome to meet at the Start Line Stage at 20th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, where an interpreter will be present. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 That’s why Mariella Satow created SignUp, a Chrome extension that overlays a sign-language interpreter onto popular films and TV shows. — Matthew Huff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Trukhan, 55, works for Sacramento County as an interpreter for the Superior Court. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 By Zoom and via an interpreter, Amiryousefi talked to THR about The Banning Curse and its creation. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interpreter
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  1. practitioner
  2. exponent
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  • The plan was shaped by survivors themselves, and voices from women, law enforcement, healthcare providers, practitioners and advocates across the nation.
    — Michele Decker, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The practitioners who understand that rewiring early will be the ones running these teams in three years.
    — Abhishek Yadav, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of practitioner
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  • One of the most distinguished exponents of Beowulf as live performance today is the American singer Benjamin Bagby, who’s made the lyre an indispensable part of his act.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Astaire is the world's foremost exponent of that particular variety of heart throb!
    — David Hajdu, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of exponent

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