as in to summarize
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
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This should translate to better flexibility in color grading and improved highlight and shadow retention, especially in tricky light conditions.
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New Atlas, 17 Apr. 2026
The next level will bring better tackles and more quick-sets, which will test how well his production translates.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
As the cost to import goods becomes pricier, companies will likely pass those hikes off to customers, translating in higher prices on a broad swath of products and services.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The research, funded by a biotech called BlueWater Biosciences, would still need to be confirmed in humans; oftentimes results seen in animals don’t translate in the clinic.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
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New Atlas, 17 Apr. 2026
The next level will bring better tackles and more quick-sets, which will test how well his production translates.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
As the cost to import goods becomes pricier, companies will likely pass those hikes off to customers, translating in higher prices on a broad swath of products and services.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The research, funded by a biotech called BlueWater Biosciences, would still need to be confirmed in humans; oftentimes results seen in animals don’t translate in the clinic.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
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summarize
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In 2024, Apple launched Apple Intelligence, which includes image generators, text rewriters, the ability to summarize push notifications and an integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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That workflow provides doctors with more accurate answers that summarize and link to important papers and guidelines.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Translate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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