INTERPRETER

interpreter, interpretive program

(noun) (computer science) a program that translates and executes source language statements one line at a time

interpreter, translator

(noun) someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

interpreter

(noun) someone who uses art to represent something; “his paintings reveal a sensitive interpreter of nature”; “she was famous as an interpreter of Shakespearean roles”

spokesperson, interpreter, representative, voice

(noun) an advocate who represents someone else’s policy or purpose; “the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

interpreter (plural interpreters)

(translation studies) One who conveys 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. (Contrasted with a translator.)

(figuratively) One who explains something, such as an art exhibit. One who does heritage interpretation.

(computing) A program that executes another program written in a high-level language by reading the instructions in real time rather than by compiling it in advance.

Synonyms

• (computing): terp (slang)

• (heritage): docent, tour guide

Hypernyms

• (computing): computer program

Hyponyms

• (computing): parts interpreter, command-line interpreter

• (heritage): first-person interpreter, science interpreter, museum interpreter, parks interpreter, historical interpreter

Coordinate terms

• (in computing): compiler

Anagrams

• reinterpret

Source: Wiktionary


In*ter"pret*er, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. entrepreteur, L. interpretator.]

Definition: One who or that which interprets, explains, or expounds; a translator; especially, a person who translates orally between two parties. We think most men's actions to be the interpreters of their thoughts. Locke.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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