as in translation
an instance of expressing something in different words
his insightful translating of that passage really captured the tone of the original
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as in summarizing
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
would you mind translating this German article for me?
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Recent Examples of translating
Feon Ang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
If von der Leyen secures an agreement at the Mercosur summit, the next steps would involve translating the deal into legal text.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Are there rules of thumb for translating tablespoons and cups of common ingredients to grams and ounces?
—Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
However, this model operates in the language of robotics — kinematics — translating visual input into precise robotic movements.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
Telemundo will be translating the event live in Spanish, hosted by Andrea Meza and Carlos Adyan.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Nov. 2024
Baku was meant to build on that foundation, translating recognition into action.
—María Mendiluce, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
For example, borrowing $500 for two weeks might come with a $75 fee, translating to a 391% APR.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The idea of translating the names of the drinks brands into the alien language came from a tour of the Coke Archives in Atlanta by Disney’s attraction designers who are known as Imagineers due to their imaginative use of engineering.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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When equipped with strong emotional intelligence and communication skills, managers can better guide their teams through transformation, translating organizational changes into personal, actionable goals for individuals.
—Feon Ang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
If von der Leyen secures an agreement at the Mercosur summit, the next steps would involve translating the deal into legal text.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Are there rules of thumb for translating tablespoons and cups of common ingredients to grams and ounces?
—Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
However, this model operates in the language of robotics — kinematics — translating visual input into precise robotic movements.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
Telemundo will be translating the event live in Spanish, hosted by Andrea Meza and Carlos Adyan.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Nov. 2024
Baku was meant to build on that foundation, translating recognition into action.
—María Mendiluce, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
For example, borrowing $500 for two weeks might come with a $75 fee, translating to a 391% APR.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The idea of translating the names of the drinks brands into the alien language came from a tour of the Coke Archives in Atlanta by Disney’s attraction designers who are known as Imagineers due to their imaginative use of engineering.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Translating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translating. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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