rephrasing 1 of 2

noun

as in translation
an instance of expressing something in different words a more polite rephrasing of your request might get better results

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rephrasing

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verb

present participle of rephrase
as in translating
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words I don't understand what you're asking—could you rephrase your question?

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  1. translation
  2. translating
Noun
  • And in the nine days following wide release, daily global sales averaged around 20 times more than the rate before the premiere, showing sustained demand for Wilson’s translation.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • Wilson's translation, which took six years to complete, has been hailed for its vibrant language and faithfulness to the original Greek text.
    — Dave Davies, NPR, 29 July 2026
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Verb
  • On top of visibility, TikTok Shop has become a notable conversion driver, with discovery translating directly into action.
    — Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • At the moment, Langley seems to be on a bit of a media tour — the next step for translating a viral song into lasting fame.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
Definition of translating
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