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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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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More people are turning to AI systems as a first step for education, translation, research, and framing.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026 -
The Bigger Picture for Comedians During both his podcast and stand-up appearances, Jonasi’s commentary extended beyond the translation itself into a broader critique of film portrayals of Africa.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cross-Functional Alignment Flowcharts help bridge gaps between technical and non-technical teams by translating specialized language into accessible visuals.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Today, Amy’s Kitchen generates approximately $1 billion in retail sales (translating to roughly $600 million in gross sales) and employs nearly 2,000 people across three culinary facilities.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Rephrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rephrasing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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