noun

interpreting

noun

The skill or profession of converting spoken or signed language from one language into another as it is being spoken.

"She studied interpreting at university and now works for the United Nations."

How to Use Interpreting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe job or act of translating speech live, as opposed to translating written text.

Common pairings

simultaneous interpreting consecutive interpreting

interpretings plural

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She studied _____ at university and now works for the United Nations.

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