translation

Meanings

• verb

  The act of converting or translating words or text from one language to another.

  - "He translated the book from English to Spanish."
  - "The document needs to be translated before it can be distributed to non-English speakers."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɹæns-/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88671772"
2. /tɹæn(t)sˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100864"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with translation
interprets , depicts , reflects

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Variants

List of all variants of translation that leads to same result
translation , translational , translations , loan translation , loan translations , in translation , lose (something) in translation , lose in translation , lose something in translation

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'translatus', past participle of 'translare', meaning 'to carry across'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the Rosetta Stone, which provided the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, contained texts in three scripts: hieroglyphic, demotic, and Greek?

2. The longest translated book in the world is the Bible, with over 2,000 translations into different languages.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Interpretation: The process of explaining the meaning of a text, speech, or other communication to an audience. Translation is a type of interpretation, but it involves converting the communication into another language.

2. Localization: The process of adapting a product or content to a specific locale or market. Translation is a key component of localization, but it also involves adapting the content to the cultural norms and preferences of the target audience.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Translation has played a significant role in cultural exchange throughout history. It has facilitated the spread of ideas, literature, and art between different civilizations.

How to Memorize "translation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bridge connecting two banks of a river. The bridge represents the translation, carrying ideas and words from one language to another.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'translation' with the image of a bilingual dictionary or a translator at work.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym TRANS to remember the different steps of the translation process: T - Text, R - Read, A - Analyze, N - Navigate, S - Summarize.

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