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translations
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the process of changing written or spoken words from one language to another while maintaining the same meaning
Translation is the process of converting written text from one language into another while preserving its meaning and context. It involves understanding the source language, which is the original language of the text, and accurately conveying its message in the target language, which is the language into which the text is being translated. Good translation requires not only language skills but also cultural knowledge to ensure that idioms, expressions, and nuances are appropriately adapted. Translation is essential in various fields, including literature, business, law, and diplomacy, as it facilitates communication between people who speak different languages.
- The translation of the novel from French to English took six months.
- Accurate translation requires understanding cultural nuances.
- She works in translation, specializing in legal documents.
- The app provides instant translation of spoken conversations.
- His translation of the poem captured the beauty of the original.
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the act or process of changing something's form, shape, or appearance
- The translation of the caterpillar into a butterfly is a marvel of nature.
- The artist's translation of grief into abstract paintings moved many viewers.
- The translation of the blueprint into a physical building took two years.
- In physics, the translation of energy from one form to another follows strict laws.
- The translation of his ideas into a working prototype was a challenging process.
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the action or process of moving something in a uniform direction without rotation
- The block underwent translation across the table.
- Translation of the vehicle along the track was smooth.
- The diagram illustrates the translation of the beam under force.
- Uniform translation ensures the object's orientation remains constant.
- Translation of the cart caused no change in its shape.
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a geometric transformation in which every point of a figure moves the same distance in the same direction, preserving orientation
- The square was shifted by translation 5 units to the right.
- Translation of the graph left or right does not alter its shape.
- In coordinate geometry, translation moves points without rotating them.
- Vectors describe the translation of points in space.
- The teacher explained translation as sliding a figure along the plane.