The difference between Interpreter and Software

When used as nouns, interpreter means one who listens to a speaker in one language and relates that utterance to the audience in a different language. contrasted with translator, whereas software means encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as rom).

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  1. Interpreter as a noun (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.

    Examples:

    "A Japanese man who is tried before a German court is assisted by an interpreter in making oral statements."

  2. Interpreter as a noun (figuratively):

    One who explains something, such as an art exhibit. One who does heritage interpretation.

  3. Interpreter as a noun (computing):

    A program which executes another program written in a programming language other than machine code.

    Examples:

    "Programs written in the BASIC language are usually run through an interpreter, though some can be compiled."

  1. Software as a noun (computing):

    Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

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