as in translation
an instance of expressing something in different words
I like your rewording of that paragraph better than the original
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as in translating
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
I'll reword the question for you so you can better understand it
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Recent Examples of rewording
Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
After reviewing the farm’s seven commandments printed on the barn wall, students can examine the effects of the slight rewording of each commandment in the light of today’s reinterpretation of the Constitution.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rewording
Noun
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The system uses translation and transcription coding to assist dispatchers if the person on the other end of the call has trouble or can't speak English.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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To obtain a residence permit, applicants must provide evidence of their stay in Bulgaria, a clean criminal record certificate from their country of residence, translations of any foreign documents into Bulgarian, and meet the official minimum income threshold of $36,168 USD per year.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The harder part is recognizing safe surfaces from dangerous ones—then translating that into something your body can use.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
9 Jan. 2026
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And Robbins isn’t alone in translating an early—and humble—grind into success.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Rewording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rewording. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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