translation

noun
UK: /trænsˈleɪʃən/
US: /trænsˈleɪʃən/

  1. The process of changing something written or spoken into another language.

    1. I need a translation of this letter from French to English.
    2. The quality of the translation affects how well the message is understood internationally.

  2. A written or spoken version of something in a different language.

    1. This is the English translation of the book.
    2. She worked on the translation of the novel for several months last year.

  3. The act of interpreting or understanding something in a particular way.

    1. His actions are open to interpretation and translation as defiance.
    2. The artist's work requires careful translation to fully appreciate its message.

Synonyms

version interpretation adaptation paraphrase

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "translation" in English means: The process of changing something written or spoken into another language., A written or spoken version of something in a different language., The act of interpreting or understanding something in a particular way..

The phonetic transcription of "translation" is /trænsˈleɪʃən/ in British English and /trænsˈleɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "translation": version, interpretation, adaptation, paraphrase.

Example usage of "translation": "I need a translation of this letter from French to English.". More examples on the page.