INTERPRETING
12 letters · 4 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of INTERPRETING
To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.
"to interpret an Indian speech"
To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation
"The actor interpreted the character of Hamlet with great skill."
To act as an interpreter.
"He interpreted at the meeting between the Chinese and French associates."
An act of interpreting or explaining what is obscure; a translation; a version; a construction.
"the interpretation of a dream, or of an enigma."
A sense given by an interpreter; an exposition or explanation given; meaning .
"Commentators give various interpretations of the same passage of Scripture."
The discipline or study of translating one spoken or signed language into another (as opposed to translation, which concerns itself with written language).
Examples of INTERPRETING in a Sentence
- "to interpret an Indian speech"
- "The actor interpreted the character of Hamlet with great skill."
- "He interpreted at the meeting between the Chinese and French associates."
- "the interpretation of a dream, or of an enigma."
Word Details
Is INTERPRETING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INTERPRETING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: INTERPRETING uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for INTERPRETING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | t | e | r | p | r | e | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INTERPRETING
100 words from the letters in INTERPRETING
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How to Use INTERPRETING in Word Games
INTERPRETING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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