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
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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
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For example, in Australia, translations, editing and postproduction were happening around the clock.
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Brendan Bellomo, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Variety, in the outlet’s Thursday coverage, sought individual translation of the Spanish-language tweets that have put Gascón under fire.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
The beauty of his presentations stems from the combination of the designs with the wording chosen, with a constant flow of puns and double-entendres in the French that often defy easy translation.
—Alex Wynne, WWD, 30 Jan. 2025
Spanish translation and other accommodations are available.
—Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
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Brendan Bellomo, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
Variety, in the outlet’s Thursday coverage, sought individual translation of the Spanish-language tweets that have put Gascón under fire.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
The beauty of his presentations stems from the combination of the designs with the wording chosen, with a constant flow of puns and double-entendres in the French that often defy easy translation.
—Alex Wynne, WWD, 30 Jan. 2025
Spanish translation and other accommodations are available.
—Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Translation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/translation. Accessed 20 Feb. 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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