Guide vs. Interpreter
Difference Between Guide and Interpreter
Guidenoun
Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation.
The guide led us around the museum and explained the exhibits.Interpreternoun
(translation studies) One who listens to a speaker in one language and relates that utterance to the audience in a different language. Contrasted with translator.
A Japanese man who is tried before a German court is assisted by an interpreter in making oral statements.Guidenoun
A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.
Interpreternoun
(figuratively) One who explains something, such as an art exhibit. One who does heritage interpretation.
Guidenoun
A sign that guides people; guidepost.
Interpreternoun
(computing) A program which executes another program written in a programming language other than machine code.
Programs written in the BASIC language are usually run through an interpreter, though some can be compiled.Guidenoun
Any marking or object that catches the eye to provide quick reference.
Interpreternoun
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
Guidenoun
A device that guides part of a machine, or guides motion or action.
Interpreternoun
someone who uses art to represent something;
his paintings reveal a sensitive interpreter of natureshe was famous as an interpreter of Shakespearean rolesGuidenoun
A blade or channel for directing the flow of water to the buckets in a water wheel.
Interpreternoun
an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose;
the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of governmentGuidenoun
A grooved director for a probe or knife in surgery.
Interpreternoun
(computer science) a program that translates and executes source language statements one line at a time
Guidenoun
A strip or device to direct the compositor's eye to the line of copy being set.
Guidenoun
(occult) A spirit believed to speak through a medium.
Guidenoun
(military) A member of a group marching in formation who sets the pattern of movement or alignment for the rest.
Guideverb
to serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
Guideverb
to steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.
Guideverb
to exert control or influence over someone or something.
Guideverb
to supervise the education or training of someone.
Guideverb
(intransitive) to act as a guide.
Guidenoun
someone employed to conduct others
Guidenoun
someone who shows the way by leading or advising
Guidenoun
something that offers basic information or instruction
Guidenoun
a model or standard for making comparisons
Guidenoun
someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
Guideverb
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
Guideverb
take somebody somewhere;
We lead him to our chiefcan you take me to the main entrance?He conducted us to the palaceGuideverb
be a guiding force, as with directions or advice;
The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging coursesGuideverb
use as a guide;
They had the lights to guide onGuideverb
guide or pass over something;
He ran his eyes over her bodyShe ran her fingers along the carved figurineHe drew her hair through his fingers
