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interpreting
Interpreting (noun) means the skill or profession of converting spoken or signed language from one language into another as it is being spoken. Example: “She studied interpreting at university and now works for the United Nations.”
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The skill or profession of converting spoken or signed language from one language into another as it is being spoken.
"She studied interpreting at university and now works for the United Nations."
"Good interpreting takes years of practice and a very quick memory."
"Interpreting at a busy conference is tiring, so the team swaps every half hour."
"An orphan among its peers, consecutive interpreting appears to have a short life and little if any luster."
— Alexander V. Kozin, Consecutive Interpreting: An Interdisciplinary Study (2017)
How to use interpreting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe job or act of translating speech live, as opposed to translating written text.
Common pairings
simultaneous interpreting
consecutive interpreting
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Rhymes for interpreting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “interpreting” mean?
The word “interpreting” means the skill or profession of converting spoken or signed language from one language into another as it is being spoken. In plain terms, the job or act of translating speech live, as opposed to translating written text.
How do you use “interpreting” in a sentence?
Here is “interpreting” used in a sentence: “She studied interpreting at university and now works for the United Nations.”
What part of speech is “interpreting”?
“Interpreting” is a noun.
Is “interpreting” a common word?
“Interpreting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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