Origin: Latin prefix inter-
Interpreting has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
"the edict was subject to many interpretations"
"he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"
"often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning"
Synonym of interpretation (an act of interpreting or explaining what is obscure)
"The teacher spent extra time on interpreting the complex poem to help her students understand its hidden themes."
In plain English: Interpreting is when you explain what someone said so people who don't speak their language can understand it.
"The police officer was questioned about his interpretation of the evidence before releasing him."
Usage: Use this noun to refer specifically to the result or product of an explanation, such as a translator's version of a text. It functions identically to "interpretation" in everyday contexts where someone explains something unclear.
present participle of interpret
"The musician was interpreting Chopin's nocturnes with great emotional depth."
In plain English: Interpreting means translating what someone says from one language into another so others can understand it.
"The teacher was interpreting the author's complex message for her students in simple terms."