translation (/trænzˈleɪ.ʃən/)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
🔊 /trænzˈleɪ.ʃən/
Meaning
Meaning: rendering into another language
The act of expressing the meaning of speech or writing in another language, or the result of doing so. It allows communication across languages.
Examples
🗣 The English translation of the novel captured both the humor and the sadness of the original.
Etymology
From Latin ‘translatio’ (a carrying across), from ‘transferre’ (to transfer).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in language work, publishing, and international communication.
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Tags: language, communication