translation
noun
trans·la·tion
tran(t)s-ˈlā-shən 
tranz-
1
: an act, process, or instance of translating: such as
a
: a rendering from one language into another
also
: the product of such a rendering
b
: a change to a different substance, form, or appearance : conversion
c(1)
: a transformation of coordinates in which the new axes are parallel to the old ones
(2)
: uniform motion of a body in a straight line
2
: the process of forming a protein molecule at a ribosomal site of protein synthesis from information contained in messenger RNA compare transcription sense 3
Examples of translation in a Sentence
She is working on a translation of the novel.
a new translation of the Iliad
There were English translations on the menu.
the translation of economic power into political strength
Recent Examples on the Web
For example, interpreter mode made a splash in 2019 and has been offering real-time translations ever since; Assistant can only translate a single phrase now.
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Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Whether used for turn-by-turn navigation, real-time translations or on-the-spot info, the AR display puts out more than 1,500 nits of brightness – which should keep the AR content visible in most lighting conditions – and offers a 30-degree field of view.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
There are legitimate uses for AI voice cloning, including helping people with disabilities and creating audio translations of people speaking in different languages.
—Kevin Collier, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2025
The transformative impact of AI on language translation, content creation and other areas is undeniable.
—Siobhan Hanna, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Whether used for turn-by-turn navigation, real-time translations or on-the-spot info, the AR display puts out more than 1,500 nits of brightness – which should keep the AR content visible in most lighting conditions – and offers a 30-degree field of view.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
There are legitimate uses for AI voice cloning, including helping people with disabilities and creating audio translations of people speaking in different languages.
—Kevin Collier, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2025
The transformative impact of AI on language translation, content creation and other areas is undeniable.
—Siobhan Hanna, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for translation
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“Translation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/translation. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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translation
noun
trans·la·tion
tran(t)s-ˈlā-shən
tranz-
1
: an act, process, or product of translating
2
: the process of forming a protein molecule from information contained in a messenger RNA molecule compare transcription sense 3
Medical Definition
translation
noun
trans·la·tion
tran(t)s-ˈlā-shən, tranz-
: the process of forming a protein molecule at a ribosomal site of protein synthesis from information contained in messenger RNA compare transcription
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