translate 1 of 2

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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And, in the long run, economists say that will translate to a weaker economy and a lower standard of living. Matt Egan, CNN Money, 22 May 2025 Google Translate was used to translate the news release from Arkeologerna. Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025 The production marks the first revival of the play, written by Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton, which follows three longtime friends who launch into a debate about art after one of them purchases a large, expensive and completely white painting. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025 And the 95-Wh battery keeps things juiced for up to 51 minutes, which could translate to a flight range of 41 km (25.4 miles) with an economical push. Paul Ridden may 13, New Atlas, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for translate

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“Translate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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