interpreter

B2
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈtɜːpɹɪtə/
/ɪnˈtɝpɹɪtɚ/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

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.)

Example Sentences
  • A Japanese man who is tried before a German court is assisted by an interpreter in making oral statements.
2 Definition

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

3 Definition

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.

Example Sentences
  • Programs written in the BASIC language are usually run through an interpreter, though some can be compiled.