interpreter

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[ US /ˌɪnˈtɝpɹətɝ/ ]
[ UK /ɪntˈɜːpɹɪtɐ/ ]

NOUN

(computer science) a program that translates and executes source language statements one line at a time
someone who uses art to represent something
she was famous as an interpreter of Shakespearean roles
his paintings reveal a sensitive interpreter of nature
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose
the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government

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How To Use interpreter In A Sentence

InfoQ: If you have your own interpreter, how does this interact with metaprogramming and other dynamic behavior of Ruby?
Some traditional interpreters see this as a stern admonition - this is a loose woman, and she had better change her ways.
Patients with communication barriers (eg, language, hearing, speech) should be provided with an interpreter.
They also predict a future shortage of translators, interpreters and language teachers. Times, Sunday Times
The interpreter turns to an obviously bored senseless Nic and repeats in a sing-song voice, ‘What do you like about Japan?’
They had people to make barrels, carpenters, interpreters. THE LAST OF THE GENTLEMEN ADVENTURERS: Coming of Age in the Arctic
That does not include the cost for medical expenses, interpreters and lawyers.
We need to encourage new and daring defenders of science, gadflies in the name of critical inquiry; interpreters able to extend the public's understanding of science and its methods.
But having been appointed to the important offices of administering the government of the country in which these languages are spoken, they apply their acquisitions immediately to useful purpose; in distributing justice to the inhabitants; in transacting the business of the state, revenual and commercial; and in maintaining official intercourse with the people, in their own tongue, and not, as hitherto, by an interpreter. Life of William Carey
He was an official interpreter to the government of Nepal.

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