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Meaning of translation
The primary meaning of the word "translation" is the process of converting text or speech from one language to another.
Etymology of translation
The word "translation" comes from the Latin "translatio", which means "a carrying across"
It is derived from "trans" (across) and "latio" (a carrying)
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the act of translating text or speech from one language to another
Synonyms
interpretation
rendition
version
conversion
transcription
paraphrase
explanation
explication
elucidation
clarification
deciphering
decoding
rendering
restatement
rewording
transformation
transposition
adaptation
modification
alteration
revision
editing
localization
globalization
internationalization
conversion
transliteration
transcription
Definitions
- The process of translating words or text from one language into another
- * A written or spoken representation of a text or speech in another language
- * The act of explaining or interpreting something in a different way
Usage Examples
- The company hired a professional translator to provide an accurate translation of the contract.
- * The translation of the book into Spanish took several months to complete.
- * The translation software was able to translate the text in real-time.