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)
- 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.
- Synonyms:
- take, understand, construe
- 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
- To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation.
- The actor interpreted the character of Hamlet with great skill.
- 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.
- To analyse or execute (a program) by reading the instructions as they are encountered, rather than compiling in advance.
Adjective
interpreted (not comparable)
Forms of interpreted
| alternative form | interpretted |
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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
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