translate

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tran(t)s-ˈlāt How to pronounce translate (audio)
Definition of translatenext
as in to summarize
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words would you mind translating this German article for me?

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Recent Examples of translate Freedman has had no trouble translating that on-pitch performance into business success. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026 After being waived by the Chicago White Sox, the Cardinals are now hoping Pereira can finally translate his impressive minor league power to consistent major league production. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 At least to date, that spectacular college production has yet to translate to the NFL. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 Read from Roberta Rossella Recchia’s novel All That Is Left of Life, translated by Antonella Lettieri. — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for translate
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  • Fandom has been around since the advent of mass media, but with that old world dying and the new one (bluntly summarized, its main features are social media plus the tyranny of the algorithm) very much born, now is the time of fangirls.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
  • These systems can summarize information, generate reports, answer questions and create content at remarkable speed and scale.
    — Sharon K Daniels, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
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