rephrasing 1 of 2

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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Noun
  • Staff can call the translation service to connect with interpreters who help identify new languages and provide translation among staff, students and parents.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2025
  • As German authorities push toward remote translation systems, both Nana’s profession and her personal connections face an uncertain future.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • While her role focused on gathering insights and translating requirements for technical teams, she was given opportunities to explore her interests in cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning, such as working on a new product launch initiative.
    Saurabh Jain, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Oncologists have had a head start on translating somatic-mutation science into practice, but doing the same in other specialties—including mine—may prove challenging.
    Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Rephrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rephrasing. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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