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translation

noun

tran(t)s-ˈlā-shən

as in translating

an instance of expressing something in different words had to read Dante's Divine Comedy in translation since I don't know Italian

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Recent Examples of translation Not every emotion needs translation. —

Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 For example, an organization might use AI for scheduling, translations, or administrative tasks, while people remain responsible for communication, mentoring, and critical thinking—the things that matter most for trust and performance. —

Bob Sternfels, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026 Dart’s early translation likely helps Chambliss. —

Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026 Language classes, which previously covered only a specific dialect of Spanish, have been replaced with robust translation and interpretation services that apply to multiple languages. —

Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for translation

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translating

Noun

But the oral histories Katherine conducted, interviewing elderly islanders, with Tepano translating, may have been more valuable still.

— Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Stephen and Marissa, with assists from many other Register staffers, have already gotten the translating started.

— Rachel E. Stassen-Berger, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026