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interpreter
noun in·ter·pret·er \in-ˈtər-prə-tər, -pə-\
: a person who translates the words that someone is speaking into a different language
Full Definition of INTERPRETER
1
: one that interprets: as a : one who translates orally for parties conversing in different languages b : one who explains or expounds
2
a : 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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First Known Use of INTERPRETER
14th century
Related to INTERPRETER
- Synonyms
- expounder, guru, high priest, exponent, practitioner
INTERPRETER Defined for Kids
interpreter
noun in·ter·pret·er \in-ˈtər-prə-tər\
Definition of INTERPRETER for Kids
: a person who turns spoken words of one language into a different language
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