as in translation
an instance of expressing something in different words
his insightful translating of that passage really captured the tone of the original
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as in summarizing
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 translating
Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
Ryan Summers, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Brain–computer interfaces offer a solution by directly translating brain waves to text.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
Having the skill is one part of the battle; translating it into key plays in tough minutes is another challenge entirely.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Salmon are critical, and bears can consume more than 40 in a single day, translating to around 100,000 calories.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Video game localization is the process of taking a game from a certain region and translating its original language text, such as Japanese, and translating it so that the game is accessible to other regions around the world.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Evening pieces incorporated sequins and metallic surfaces, translating the checks from cotton to reflective materials that caught light like the designer’s couture work.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Like Kentucky, the change is already translating to more time spent with books.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
The pope, played by Samora la Perdida, is a mincing oaf who bickers with Galas about the value of translating Wagner.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Valeria was able to do any translating, and with help from furniture donated by neighbors the Haskells converted their three-bedroom house into a five-bedroom house to accommodate the Zarutskas along with themselves, Valeria’s adult daughter, and three dogs.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Today, government and private funding both remain important for scientific discoveries and translating knowledge into practical applications.
—Ryan Summers, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Brain–computer interfaces offer a solution by directly translating brain waves to text.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
Having the skill is one part of the battle; translating it into key plays in tough minutes is another challenge entirely.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Salmon are critical, and bears can consume more than 40 in a single day, translating to around 100,000 calories.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Video game localization is the process of taking a game from a certain region and translating its original language text, such as Japanese, and translating it so that the game is accessible to other regions around the world.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Evening pieces incorporated sequins and metallic surfaces, translating the checks from cotton to reflective materials that caught light like the designer’s couture work.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Like Kentucky, the change is already translating to more time spent with books.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
The pope, played by Samora la Perdida, is a mincing oaf who bickers with Galas about the value of translating Wagner.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for translating
Noun
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Real change happens when clinicians in this industry show up to engage with community, policy, research translation and public perception.—
Sonia Singh,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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The series’ original title, Skiftet, adds a layer of meaning beyond the international translation, The New Force.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In May, Notion introduced Ai products for summarizing meetings and searching through corporate files.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Reflective listening means repeating or summarizing what your partner said in your own words.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Translating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translating. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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