All 6 Uses
interpret
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I Am Malala
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- Together they studied all the 30 chapters of the Quran, not just recitation but also interpretation, something few boys do.
p. 33.9interpretation = explanation of meaning
- He introduced himself as an Islamic reformer and an interpreter of the Quran.
p. 112.6 *interpreter = expert who understands a complex subject and can explain it to non-experts
- People thought that he was a good interpreter of the Holy Quran and admired his charisma.
p. 113.5
- But you just use him to learn the literal meaning of the words; don't follow his explanations and interpretation.
p. 134.9interpretation = particular understanding of meaning
- His words are divine messages, which you are free and independent to interpret.
p. 134.9interpret = understand in a particular way
- Then he asked if he could talk to me and began asking questions using Irfan as an interpreter.
p. 159.3 *interpreter = someone who translates language
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)