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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
  • Another condemned the preference shown for evangelical Christian translations of the Bible over a diversity of translations, inclusive of many denominations.
    — Rachel Royster. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
  • The autonomous coding tool can send sensitive information to a remote server without a user’s consent, the statement said in Chinese, according to a CNBC translation.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 July 2026
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  • Additionally, replace technical jargon with clear, plain language, translating complexity instead of hiding it.
    — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The agreement is aimed at translating research and development into practical defense applications more quickly while helping the Netherlands build stronger positions in international defense and dual-use technology chains.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
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“Rephrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rephrasing. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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