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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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
it remains to be seen whether the policy changes will translate into true progress
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2025
Most student-parents would only pursue a degree or certification in an in-demand field — such as health care, technology, business, education and the skilled trades — that will translate directly into a well-paying career.
—Rita Raichoudhuri, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Since 2018, when owner David Tepper bought the team, the Panthers have gone 0 for 7 trying to make the playoffs, 0 for 7 trying to post a winning record and 0 for 7 in translating rosy training-camp predictions into actual Ws come September.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Recognizing the attraction people have to scary films, the band hit on the novel idea to translate the morbid thrill of Grand Guignol to rock ‘n roll.
—Jim Farber, Billboard, 22 July 2025
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The bison are raised without any antibiotics or growth hormones, which translates to richer flavor.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2025
Most student-parents would only pursue a degree or certification in an in-demand field — such as health care, technology, business, education and the skilled trades — that will translate directly into a well-paying career.
—Rita Raichoudhuri, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Since 2018, when owner David Tepper bought the team, the Panthers have gone 0 for 7 trying to make the playoffs, 0 for 7 trying to post a winning record and 0 for 7 in translating rosy training-camp predictions into actual Ws come September.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Recognizing the attraction people have to scary films, the band hit on the novel idea to translate the morbid thrill of Grand Guignol to rock ‘n roll.
—Jim Farber, Billboard, 22 July 2025
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“Translate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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