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interpreted

Syllables: in·ter·pret·edUK/ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪ.tɪd//ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪ.tɪd/

interpreted is the simple past and past participle of interpret.

Meaning of interpret

Verb

interpret (third-person singular simple present interprets, present participle interpreting, simple past and past participle interpreted)

  1. To decode the meaning of a topic and then act, whether to continue researching the topic, follow through, act in opposition, or further the understanding through sharing an interpretation.
  2. To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.
    • to interpret an Indian speech
  3. To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation.
    • The actor interpreted the character of Hamlet with great skill.
  4. (intransitive) To convey what a user of one language is saying or signing, in real time or shortly after that person has finished communicating, to a user of a different language.
    • He interpreted at the meeting between the Chinese and French associates.
  5. (transitive) To analyse or execute (a program) by reading the instructions as they are encountered, rather than compiling in advance.

Adjective

interpreted (not comparable)

  1. Executed directly, rather than via a compiled binary representation.

Forms of interpreted

alternative forminterpretted

Words formed from interpreted

Phrases with interpreted

Questions about interpreted

What does interpreted mean?
Interpreted means executed directly, rather than via a compiled binary representation.
What is interpreted the simple past and past participle of?
Interpreted is the simple past and past participle of interpret.
What part of speech is interpreted?
Interpreted is an adjective.
How do you pronounce interpreted?
Interpreted is pronounced /ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪ.tɪd/ (UK).

Words near interpreted in the dictionary

  1. interpretations
  2. interpretative
  3. interpretatively
  4. interpretativeness
  5. interprete
  6. interpreted
  7. interpreted away
  8. interpreter
  9. interpreters
  10. interpretership
  11. interpreterships

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