as in translating
an instance of expressing something in different words
I think the intent of the passage comes through better in the editor's restating
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as in summarizing
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
though I couldn't remember the exact words he used, I restated his message as accurately as I could
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While her role focused on gathering insights and translating requirements for technical teams, she was given opportunities to explore her interests in cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning, such as working on a new product launch initiative.—
Saurabh Jain,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025 -
Oncologists have had a head start on translating somatic-mutation science into practice, but doing the same in other specialties—including mine—may prove challenging.—
Jason Liebowitz,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2025
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This integration enables automatic language detection, real-time translation and dynamic resource allocation—capabilities that transform how global businesses operate.—
Andres Zunino,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Plus, since most of the app's content is in Mandarin, subtitles are suddenly rampant — as are posts from Americans who want to learn the language, including by exchanging translations of popular slang phrases with Chinese commenters.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
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Robyn included a collage of screenshots from the New York Times article summarizing the ordeal between Blake and Baldoni.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Lively also received online support from her sister, actress Robyn Lively, who shared a collage of screenshots summarizing the conflict between Blake and Baldoni.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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Some elements are a restatement of election manifesto promises, notably the creation of a national data library and the deployment of AI in the National Health Service (NHS) which will be difficult.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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After learning of the settlement agreements, WWE issued a restatement of its financial statements in August 2022.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Restating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restating. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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