Editing Language interpretation (section)

{{Short description|Facilitating of oral or sign-language communication between users of different languages}}
{{About|interpreting natural languages|interpreting programming languages|Interpreter (computing)}}
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{{Translation sidebar}}'''Interpreting''' is translation from a [[Spoken language|spoken]] or [[Sign language|signed]] language into another language, usually in real time to facilitate live communication. It is distinguished from the [[translation]] of a written text, which can be more deliberative and make use of external resources and tools.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Translation vs. Interpretation {{!}} The Difference Between Translation and Interpretation {{!}} Kent State University MCLS |url=https://www.kent.edu/mcls/translation-ma/translation-vs-interpretation-how-do-they-differ |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=www.kent.edu |language=en}}</ref>

The most common two modes of interpreting are simultaneous interpreting, which is done at the time of the exposure to the source language, and consecutive interpreting, which is done at breaks to this exposure.

Interpreting is an ancient human activity which predates the invention of writing.{{Sfn|Pöchhacker|2016|p=9}}