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Definition interpret in British English

interpret verb

verb
/ɪnˈtɜː(r)prɪt/

▪ data, findings, results, text, words

1

to translate what someone is saying in one language into another language so that someone else can understand it

Example

I speak Spanish. Would you like me to interpret for you?

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2

to understand an action, situation etc in a particular way

Example

This move was interpreted in two ways.

Example

Political apathy can be interpreted as a sign of satisfaction with the current government.

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3

to explain the meaning of something

Example

We'll need some help to interpret all this data.

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4

to perform a piece of music, a part in a play etc in a way that shows how you understand it and feel about it

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Definition interpret in British English