Both Uses
interpret
in
The Stranger, by Albert Camus
(Edited)
- The verdict of the jury would be interpreted by him in a spirit of justice.
Chpt 2.3interpreted = understood (in a particular way)
- It seemed to me then that I could interpret the look on the faces of those present; it was one of almost respectful sympathy.
Chpt 2.4 *interpret = understand
Definitions:
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(1)
(interpret as in: interpret Spanish to English) to translate someone’s words into spoken words of another language while they are speaking
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(2)
(interpret as in: her interpretation of the data) to understand or explain something in a particular way -- often the meaning or significance of something
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(3)
(interpret as in: her musical interpretation) capture someone else's ideas, or express personal artistic ideas or feelings while performing someone else's work
- (4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)