Definition of translation in English:

translation

nountrɑːnzˈleɪʃ(ə)ntranzˈleɪʃ(ə)ntrɑːnsˈleɪʃ(ə)ntransˈleɪʃ(ə)n

mass noun

1The process of translating words or text from one language into another.
the translation of the Bible into English
Example sentencesExamples
- Hence the purpose of translation was for performance, though the published version gives no hint about that.
- Arabic is said to be a powerfully lyric language, so perhaps the above snatches lose something in translation.
- Her beautiful descriptive poetic language, even in translation, goes some way to helping this happen.
- In the colonial context, translation acted as a mediating agency between conquest and conversion.
- Here he describes some of the fables and some of the reality, based on research and translation work that he has done in his sixteen years in Japan.
- In light of the findings of this analysis, as well as the previously mentioned translation research, a number of implications need to be addressed.
- Helen's mastery of translation flowed from several converging sources that made her unique.
- Proceedings were mostly conducted in English, but there was simultaneous translation into six official languages.
- But experts reading those words, whether in translation or in the original Arabic, describe the language as divisive and militant.
- After months of applying for research or translation work, Maryan took a job in a new dry cleaning shop.
- More radical, and more decisive, developments in translation theory took place in Europe.
- The English text - in translation from the Japanese - was carefully edited by Victor Hauge, a staff member of the United States Embassy in Tokyo.
- The French, as always, must have a word for it, yet surely something is lost in translation?
- They were simple conversations, ultimately hamstrung by translation.
- His wife spoke no English, and, despite translation, I was aware that none of our conversations was entirely successful.
- Many of the problems of getting an accurate model to render properly can be traced to what happens during translation to those formats.
- That for as much as I love publishing, I no longer have too many earnest conversations about literature or translation, I quit smoking and I wear far more pink than black.
- Still, he reckons it's taught him a lot about translation, and how it is more often the simplicity than the complexity of language that is lost.
- The women who have spoken are illiterate but their words, even in translation, emerge like fresh sprouts from a rich soil.
- Three Arabic texts are presented in translation.
- For those who do not speak English, there are 60 booths for simultaneous language translation.
- Most sessions were translated into English and Hindi, and some offered simultaneous translation into other languages.
1. 1.1count noun A written or spoken rendering of the meaning of a word or text in another language.
  a Spanish translation of Calvin's great work
  Example sentencesExamples
  He also revived or bought several publishers for different editions and translations of the book.
  If you know French, you can read French translations of his collected works, which are great fun.
  After a short while, the computer finally gave him a rough translation of the text.
  Should we provide translations of our campaign literature?
  We published a collection of English and French translations of 50 poems written by Afghan women.
  New editions of the texts in the original languages and new translations have been published.
  A Slovak translation appeared in what was Czechoslovakia in 1959.
  Even though some institutions provide for language study, all have to provide translations of foreign texts.
  Over the centuries numerous translations have appeared in many languages.
  It has been translated into 15 different languages, with further translations planned.
  Before he went there al-Biruni already knew of Indian astronomy and mathematics from Arabic translations of some Sanskrit texts.
  As translations of literary texts into other languages go, it is not unexpected that poetry prevails.
  Some editions include a translation of the Gospel of Thomas as an appendix.
  His voice was inaudible, but an announcer read an Arabic translation of his words.
  The literal English translation is simply ungrammatical, and most readers would find it incoherent.
  He added that booklets with the English translations will be available on the night.
  The book includes literal English translations of idioms, but behind them are idiomatic meanings.
  My basic attitude is respect for anyone who's published a translation of Homer.
  In 1816 the Analytical Society produced a translation of a book of Lacroix in the differential and integral calculus.
  He has published more than 25 translations of poetry from eight languages.
  Synonyms
  rendering, rendition, gloss, conversion, construing, transcription, transliteration, metaphrase
  rendition, adaptation, version, rendering, paraphrase, paraphrasing, rewording, rephrase, rephrasing, recasting, conversion, deciphering, decoding, gloss, crib, simplification, explanation, elucidation, clarification
2. 1.2 The conversion of something from one form or medium into another.
  the translation of research findings into clinical practice
  Example sentencesExamples
  This kind of thinking also brings out the way in which the balance of a novel can be shifted by the very nature of translation between mediums governed by differing generic conventions.
  One obvious solution to this incompatible babble of bits would be special translation programs for converting from one format to another.
  One area of scientific responsibility that psychologists need to take more seriously is the translation of their research results.
  The translation of such a miserable message into the medium of film has only been accomplished three times.
  This program will enhance interactions between scientists and clinicians in order to accelerate the translation of research findings into medical applications.
  Clinical trials on patients are vital to the translation of new research into clinical practice, but they are in decline.
  However, translation of genomic research discoveries to improved clinical outcomes can occur only with an informed professional workforce.
  It's up to them, but there are several other classic modules that would lend themselves to translation to a computer version.
  Some differences between the paintings and the sculptures are necessary consequences of the translation from one medium to another.
  The novel aspect of the research is the translation of an algorithm - the basic method underlying a computer program - into the process of crystal growth.
  The lack of capacity for research will stop the translation of discoveries in basic science into clinical practice.
  Although pomp loses something in the translation to the small screen - on my vintage set, anyway.
  We also contend that policies and procedures implemented in basic research facilitate their successful translation into preventive intervention programs.
  We need to promote our accomplishments, identify gaps in our translation of research to educational practice and develop strategies for change where necessary.
  Synonyms
  change, conversion, transformation, alteration, adaptation, turning, metamorphosis, transmutation, transfiguration, rendering
  humorous transmogrification
3. 1.3Biology The process by which a sequence of nucleotide triplets in a messenger RNA molecule gives rise to a specific sequence of amino acids during synthesis of a polypeptide or protein.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The mRNA containing the amber codon then leaves the nucleus and travels to the ribosome where it serves as a template for translation of a specific protein.
  The nucleotide sequence and the polypeptide translation of the insert is shown in Fig.1.
  A gene, by the way, is a portion of DNA responsible for encoding messenger RNA for translation into protein.
  All these proteins are synthesized by translation of preformed maternal mRNA.
  Protein synthesis inhibitors can rapidly block translation elongation and cause release of truncated polypeptide chains.
2technical, formal The process of moving something from one place to another.
the translation of the relics of St Thomas of Canterbury
Example sentencesExamples
- Bishops might preach at church consecrations or at the translation of relics, or go on occasional preaching tours, particularly to promote crusading fervour.
Synonyms
relocation, transfer, transferral, move, moving, movement, removal, shift, conveyance, conveying, transport, transportation
1. 2.1Mathematics Movement of a body from one point of space to another such that every point of the body moves in the same direction and over the same distance, without any rotation, reflection, or change in size.
  Example sentencesExamples
  There seems to be a movement to direct translation.
  These alternative S4 movements, translation and rotation, are not mutually exclusive.
  The common motions are rotation and translation across the discontinuities.
  A maneuvering body undergoes translation or rotation as opposed to a stable body in which the sum of all forces and all turning moments are zero.
  Cartesian coordinate fluctuations for all heavy atoms were calculated after subtraction of overall translation and rotation.

Derivatives

translational

adjectivetranzˈleɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ltransˈleɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l

1Relating to the process of translating words or text from one language into another.
its appearance in English we owe to the translational skill of John Archer
Example sentencesExamples
- These findings suggest that the specificity of translational activation plays an important role in fungal mitochondrial biogenesis.
- A translational investigator must be highly skilled in both fields, an increasingly difficult task.
- Microwave heating of a polar molecule does not directly produce translational molecular motion.
- the effects of mitochondrial translational dysfunction
- translational and rotational motion
2technical Relating to the conversion of something from one form or medium into another.
3formal, technical Denoting or relating to the movement of a body from one point of space to another.

translationally

adverbtrɑːnsˈleɪʃ(ə)n(ə)lli

Each flagellum rotates clockwise in the tumble mode, and the cell cannot move translationally but can randomly change its direction.
Example sentencesExamples
- Detergent-solubilized mitochondrial extracts from strains expressing two of the translationally competent polypeptides were fractionated by sedimentation and analyzed by Western blot.
- During the ribbon simulations, the ribbon can and does drift translationally in x and y and rotate in the x-y plane.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin translatio(n-), from translat- 'carried across' (see translate).

Definition of translation in US English:

translation

noun

1The process of translating words or text from one language into another.
Constantine's translation of Arabic texts into Latin
Example sentencesExamples
- Arabic is said to be a powerfully lyric language, so perhaps the above snatches lose something in translation.
- That for as much as I love publishing, I no longer have too many earnest conversations about literature or translation, I quit smoking and I wear far more pink than black.
- Many of the problems of getting an accurate model to render properly can be traced to what happens during translation to those formats.
- Three Arabic texts are presented in translation.
- The English text - in translation from the Japanese - was carefully edited by Victor Hauge, a staff member of the United States Embassy in Tokyo.
- In the colonial context, translation acted as a mediating agency between conquest and conversion.
- After months of applying for research or translation work, Maryan took a job in a new dry cleaning shop.
- Hence the purpose of translation was for performance, though the published version gives no hint about that.
- In light of the findings of this analysis, as well as the previously mentioned translation research, a number of implications need to be addressed.
- The French, as always, must have a word for it, yet surely something is lost in translation?
- But experts reading those words, whether in translation or in the original Arabic, describe the language as divisive and militant.
- The women who have spoken are illiterate but their words, even in translation, emerge like fresh sprouts from a rich soil.
- More radical, and more decisive, developments in translation theory took place in Europe.
- They were simple conversations, ultimately hamstrung by translation.
- Here he describes some of the fables and some of the reality, based on research and translation work that he has done in his sixteen years in Japan.
- Helen's mastery of translation flowed from several converging sources that made her unique.
- Most sessions were translated into English and Hindi, and some offered simultaneous translation into other languages.
- His wife spoke no English, and, despite translation, I was aware that none of our conversations was entirely successful.
- Her beautiful descriptive poetic language, even in translation, goes some way to helping this happen.
- For those who do not speak English, there are 60 booths for simultaneous language translation.
- Still, he reckons it's taught him a lot about translation, and how it is more often the simplicity than the complexity of language that is lost.
- Proceedings were mostly conducted in English, but there was simultaneous translation into six official languages.
1. 1.1 A written or spoken rendering of the meaning of a word, speech, book, or other text, in another language.
  a German translation of Oscar Wilde's play
  a term for which there is no adequate English translation
  Example sentencesExamples
  In 1816 the Analytical Society produced a translation of a book of Lacroix in the differential and integral calculus.
  New editions of the texts in the original languages and new translations have been published.
  The book includes literal English translations of idioms, but behind them are idiomatic meanings.
  Some editions include a translation of the Gospel of Thomas as an appendix.
  A Slovak translation appeared in what was Czechoslovakia in 1959.
  He added that booklets with the English translations will be available on the night.
  If you know French, you can read French translations of his collected works, which are great fun.
  It has been translated into 15 different languages, with further translations planned.
  My basic attitude is respect for anyone who's published a translation of Homer.
  He has published more than 25 translations of poetry from eight languages.
  He also revived or bought several publishers for different editions and translations of the book.
  We published a collection of English and French translations of 50 poems written by Afghan women.
  As translations of literary texts into other languages go, it is not unexpected that poetry prevails.
  His voice was inaudible, but an announcer read an Arabic translation of his words.
  The literal English translation is simply ungrammatical, and most readers would find it incoherent.
  After a short while, the computer finally gave him a rough translation of the text.
  Over the centuries numerous translations have appeared in many languages.
  Even though some institutions provide for language study, all have to provide translations of foreign texts.
  Should we provide translations of our campaign literature?
  Before he went there al-Biruni already knew of Indian astronomy and mathematics from Arabic translations of some Sanskrit texts.
  Synonyms
  rendering, rendition, gloss, conversion, construing, transcription, transliteration, metaphrase
  rendition, adaptation, version, rendering, paraphrase, paraphrasing, rewording, rephrase, rephrasing, recasting, conversion, deciphering, decoding, gloss, crib, simplification, explanation, elucidation, clarification
2. 1.2 The conversion of something from one form or medium into another.
  the translation of research findings into clinical practice
  Example sentencesExamples
  One obvious solution to this incompatible babble of bits would be special translation programs for converting from one format to another.
  We also contend that policies and procedures implemented in basic research facilitate their successful translation into preventive intervention programs.
  However, translation of genomic research discoveries to improved clinical outcomes can occur only with an informed professional workforce.
  Clinical trials on patients are vital to the translation of new research into clinical practice, but they are in decline.
  Although pomp loses something in the translation to the small screen - on my vintage set, anyway.
  The translation of such a miserable message into the medium of film has only been accomplished three times.
  This program will enhance interactions between scientists and clinicians in order to accelerate the translation of research findings into medical applications.
  The lack of capacity for research will stop the translation of discoveries in basic science into clinical practice.
  The novel aspect of the research is the translation of an algorithm - the basic method underlying a computer program - into the process of crystal growth.
  We need to promote our accomplishments, identify gaps in our translation of research to educational practice and develop strategies for change where necessary.
  Some differences between the paintings and the sculptures are necessary consequences of the translation from one medium to another.
  It's up to them, but there are several other classic modules that would lend themselves to translation to a computer version.
  One area of scientific responsibility that psychologists need to take more seriously is the translation of their research results.
  This kind of thinking also brings out the way in which the balance of a novel can be shifted by the very nature of translation between mediums governed by differing generic conventions.
  Synonyms
  change, conversion, transformation, alteration, adaptation, turning, metamorphosis, transmutation, transfiguration, rendering
3. 1.3Biology The process by which a sequence of nucleotide triplets in a messenger RNA molecule gives rise to a specific sequence of amino acids during synthesis of a polypeptide or protein.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The nucleotide sequence and the polypeptide translation of the insert is shown in Fig.1.
  A gene, by the way, is a portion of DNA responsible for encoding messenger RNA for translation into protein.
  Protein synthesis inhibitors can rapidly block translation elongation and cause release of truncated polypeptide chains.
  The mRNA containing the amber codon then leaves the nucleus and travels to the ribosome where it serves as a template for translation of a specific protein.
  All these proteins are synthesized by translation of preformed maternal mRNA.
2formal, technical The process of moving something from one place to another.
the translation of the relics of St. Thomas of Canterbury
Example sentencesExamples
- Bishops might preach at church consecrations or at the translation of relics, or go on occasional preaching tours, particularly to promote crusading fervour.
Synonyms
relocation, transfer, transferral, move, moving, movement, removal, shift, conveyance, conveying, transport, transportation
1. 2.1Mathematics Movement of a body from one point of space to another such that every point of the body moves in the same direction and over the same distance, without any rotation, reflection, or change in size.
  Example sentencesExamples
  There seems to be a movement to direct translation.
  The common motions are rotation and translation across the discontinuities.
  Cartesian coordinate fluctuations for all heavy atoms were calculated after subtraction of overall translation and rotation.
  A maneuvering body undergoes translation or rotation as opposed to a stable body in which the sum of all forces and all turning moments are zero.
  These alternative S4 movements, translation and rotation, are not mutually exclusive.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin translatio(n-), from translat- ‘carried across’ (see translate).

单词	translation
释义	Definition of translation in English: translation nountrɑːnzˈleɪʃ(ə)ntranzˈleɪʃ(ə)ntrɑːnsˈleɪʃ(ə)ntransˈleɪʃ(ə)n mass noun 1The process of translating words or text from one language into another. the translation of the Bible into English Example sentencesExamples Hence the purpose of translation was for performance, though the published version gives no hint about that. Arabic is said to be a powerfully lyric language, so perhaps the above snatches lose something in translation. Her beautiful descriptive poetic language, even in translation, goes some way to helping this happen. In the colonial context, translation acted as a mediating agency between conquest and conversion. Here he describes some of the fables and some of the reality, based on research and translation work that he has done in his sixteen years in Japan. In light of the findings of this analysis, as well as the previously mentioned translation research, a number of implications need to be addressed. Helen's mastery of translation flowed from several converging sources that made her unique. Proceedings were mostly conducted in English, but there was simultaneous translation into six official languages. But experts reading those words, whether in translation or in the original Arabic, describe the language as divisive and militant. After months of applying for research or translation work, Maryan took a job in a new dry cleaning shop. More radical, and more decisive, developments in translation theory took place in Europe. The English text - in translation from the Japanese - was carefully edited by Victor Hauge, a staff member of the United States Embassy in Tokyo. The French, as always, must have a word for it, yet surely something is lost in translation? They were simple conversations, ultimately hamstrung by translation. His wife spoke no English, and, despite translation, I was aware that none of our conversations was entirely successful. Many of the problems of getting an accurate model to render properly can be traced to what happens during translation to those formats. That for as much as I love publishing, I no longer have too many earnest conversations about literature or translation, I quit smoking and I wear far more pink than black. Still, he reckons it's taught him a lot about translation, and how it is more often the simplicity than the complexity of language that is lost. The women who have spoken are illiterate but their words, even in translation, emerge like fresh sprouts from a rich soil. Three Arabic texts are presented in translation. For those who do not speak English, there are 60 booths for simultaneous language translation. Most sessions were translated into English and Hindi, and some offered simultaneous translation into other languages. 1.1count noun A written or spoken rendering of the meaning of a word or text in another language. a Spanish translation of Calvin's great work Example sentencesExamples He also revived or bought several publishers for different editions and translations of the book. If you know French, you can read French translations of his collected works, which are great fun. After a short while, the computer finally gave him a rough translation of the text. Should we provide translations of our campaign literature? We published a collection of English and French translations of 50 poems written by Afghan women. New editions of the texts in the original languages and new translations have been published. A Slovak translation appeared in what was Czechoslovakia in 1959. Even though some institutions provide for language study, all have to provide translations of foreign texts. Over the centuries numerous translations have appeared in many languages. It has been translated into 15 different languages, with further translations planned. Before he went there al-Biruni already knew of Indian astronomy and mathematics from Arabic translations of some Sanskrit texts. As translations of literary texts into other languages go, it is not unexpected that poetry prevails. Some editions include a translation of the Gospel of Thomas as an appendix. His voice was inaudible, but an announcer read an Arabic translation of his words. The literal English translation is simply ungrammatical, and most readers would find it incoherent. He added that booklets with the English translations will be available on the night. The book includes literal English translations of idioms, but behind them are idiomatic meanings. My basic attitude is respect for anyone who's published a translation of Homer. In 1816 the Analytical Society produced a translation of a book of Lacroix in the differential and integral calculus. He has published more than 25 translations of poetry from eight languages. Synonyms rendering, rendition, gloss, conversion, construing, transcription, transliteration, metaphrase rendition, adaptation, version, rendering, paraphrase, paraphrasing, rewording, rephrase, rephrasing, recasting, conversion, deciphering, decoding, gloss, crib, simplification, explanation, elucidation, clarification 1.2 The conversion of something from one form or medium into another. the translation of research findings into clinical practice Example sentencesExamples This kind of thinking also brings out the way in which the balance of a novel can be shifted by the very nature of translation between mediums governed by differing generic conventions. One obvious solution to this incompatible babble of bits would be special translation programs for converting from one format to another. One area of scientific responsibility that psychologists need to take more seriously is the translation of their research results. The translation of such a miserable message into the medium of film has only been accomplished three times. This program will enhance interactions between scientists and clinicians in order to accelerate the translation of research findings into medical applications. Clinical trials on patients are vital to the translation of new research into clinical practice, but they are in decline. However, translation of genomic research discoveries to improved clinical outcomes can occur only with an informed professional workforce. It's up to them, but there are several other classic modules that would lend themselves to translation to a computer version. Some differences between the paintings and the sculptures are necessary consequences of the translation from one medium to another. The novel aspect of the research is the translation of an algorithm - the basic method underlying a computer program - into the process of crystal growth. The lack of capacity for research will stop the translation of discoveries in basic science into clinical practice. Although pomp loses something in the translation to the small screen - on my vintage set, anyway. We also contend that policies and procedures implemented in basic research facilitate their successful translation into preventive intervention programs. We need to promote our accomplishments, identify gaps in our translation of research to educational practice and develop strategies for change where necessary. Synonyms change, conversion, transformation, alteration, adaptation, turning, metamorphosis, transmutation, transfiguration, rendering humorous transmogrification 1.3Biology The process by which a sequence of nucleotide triplets in a messenger RNA molecule gives rise to a specific sequence of amino acids during synthesis of a polypeptide or protein. Example sentencesExamples The mRNA containing the amber codon then leaves the nucleus and travels to the ribosome where it serves as a template for translation of a specific protein. The nucleotide sequence and the polypeptide translation of the insert is shown in Fig.1. A gene, by the way, is a portion of DNA responsible for encoding messenger RNA for translation into protein. All these proteins are synthesized by translation of preformed maternal mRNA. Protein synthesis inhibitors can rapidly block translation elongation and cause release of truncated polypeptide chains. 2technical, formal The process of moving something from one place to another. the translation of the relics of St Thomas of Canterbury Example sentencesExamples Bishops might preach at church consecrations or at the translation of relics, or go on occasional preaching tours, particularly to promote crusading fervour. Synonyms relocation, transfer, transferral, move, moving, movement, removal, shift, conveyance, conveying, transport, transportation 2.1Mathematics Movement of a body from one point of space to another such that every point of the body moves in the same direction and over the same distance, without any rotation, reflection, or change in size. Example sentencesExamples There seems to be a movement to direct translation. These alternative S4 movements, translation and rotation, are not mutually exclusive. The common motions are rotation and translation across the discontinuities. A maneuvering body undergoes translation or rotation as opposed to a stable body in which the sum of all forces and all turning moments are zero. Cartesian coordinate fluctuations for all heavy atoms were calculated after subtraction of overall translation and rotation. Derivatives translational adjectivetranzˈleɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ltransˈleɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l 1Relating to the process of translating words or text from one language into another. its appearance in English we owe to the translational skill of John Archer Example sentencesExamples These findings suggest that the specificity of translational activation plays an important role in fungal mitochondrial biogenesis. A translational investigator must be highly skilled in both fields, an increasingly difficult task. Microwave heating of a polar molecule does not directly produce translational molecular motion. the effects of mitochondrial translational dysfunction translational and rotational motion 2technical Relating to the conversion of something from one form or medium into another. 3formal, technical Denoting or relating to the movement of a body from one point of space to another. translationally adverbtrɑːnsˈleɪʃ(ə)n(ə)lli Each flagellum rotates clockwise in the tumble mode, and the cell cannot move translationally but can randomly change its direction. Example sentencesExamples Detergent-solubilized mitochondrial extracts from strains expressing two of the translationally competent polypeptides were fractionated by sedimentation and analyzed by Western blot. During the ribbon simulations, the ribbon can and does drift translationally in x and y and rotate in the x-y plane. Origin Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin translatio(n-), from translat- 'carried across' (see translate). Definition of translation in US English: translation noun 1The process of translating words or text from one language into another. Constantine's translation of Arabic texts into Latin Example sentencesExamples Arabic is said to be a powerfully lyric language, so perhaps the above snatches lose something in translation. That for as much as I love publishing, I no longer have too many earnest conversations about literature or translation, I quit smoking and I wear far more pink than black. Many of the problems of getting an accurate model to render properly can be traced to what happens during translation to those formats. Three Arabic texts are presented in translation. The English text - in translation from the Japanese - was carefully edited by Victor Hauge, a staff member of the United States Embassy in Tokyo. In the colonial context, translation acted as a mediating agency between conquest and conversion. After months of applying for research or translation work, Maryan took a job in a new dry cleaning shop. Hence the purpose of translation was for performance, though the published version gives no hint about that. In light of the findings of this analysis, as well as the previously mentioned translation research, a number of implications need to be addressed. The French, as always, must have a word for it, yet surely something is lost in translation? But experts reading those words, whether in translation or in the original Arabic, describe the language as divisive and militant. The women who have spoken are illiterate but their words, even in translation, emerge like fresh sprouts from a rich soil. More radical, and more decisive, developments in translation theory took place in Europe. They were simple conversations, ultimately hamstrung by translation. Here he describes some of the fables and some of the reality, based on research and translation work that he has done in his sixteen years in Japan. Helen's mastery of translation flowed from several converging sources that made her unique. Most sessions were translated into English and Hindi, and some offered simultaneous translation into other languages. His wife spoke no English, and, despite translation, I was aware that none of our conversations was entirely successful. Her beautiful descriptive poetic language, even in translation, goes some way to helping this happen. For those who do not speak English, there are 60 booths for simultaneous language translation. Still, he reckons it's taught him a lot about translation, and how it is more often the simplicity than the complexity of language that is lost. Proceedings were mostly conducted in English, but there was simultaneous translation into six official languages. 1.1 A written or spoken rendering of the meaning of a word, speech, book, or other text, in another language. a German translation of Oscar Wilde's play a term for which there is no adequate English translation Example sentencesExamples In 1816 the Analytical Society produced a translation of a book of Lacroix in the differential and integral calculus. New editions of the texts in the original languages and new translations have been published. The book includes literal English translations of idioms, but behind them are idiomatic meanings. Some editions include a translation of the Gospel of Thomas as an appendix. A Slovak translation appeared in what was Czechoslovakia in 1959. He added that booklets with the English translations will be available on the night. If you know French, you can read French translations of his collected works, which are great fun. It has been translated into 15 different languages, with further translations planned. My basic attitude is respect for anyone who's published a translation of Homer. He has published more than 25 translations of poetry from eight languages. He also revived or bought several publishers for different editions and translations of the book. We published a collection of English and French translations of 50 poems written by Afghan women. As translations of literary texts into other languages go, it is not unexpected that poetry prevails. His voice was inaudible, but an announcer read an Arabic translation of his words. The literal English translation is simply ungrammatical, and most readers would find it incoherent. After a short while, the computer finally gave him a rough translation of the text. Over the centuries numerous translations have appeared in many languages. Even though some institutions provide for language study, all have to provide translations of foreign texts. Should we provide translations of our campaign literature? Before he went there al-Biruni already knew of Indian astronomy and mathematics from Arabic translations of some Sanskrit texts. Synonyms rendering, rendition, gloss, conversion, construing, transcription, transliteration, metaphrase rendition, adaptation, version, rendering, paraphrase, paraphrasing, rewording, rephrase, rephrasing, recasting, conversion, deciphering, decoding, gloss, crib, simplification, explanation, elucidation, clarification 1.2 The conversion of something from one form or medium into another. the translation of research findings into clinical practice Example sentencesExamples One obvious solution to this incompatible babble of bits would be special translation programs for converting from one format to another. We also contend that policies and procedures implemented in basic research facilitate their successful translation into preventive intervention programs. However, translation of genomic research discoveries to improved clinical outcomes can occur only with an informed professional workforce. Clinical trials on patients are vital to the translation of new research into clinical practice, but they are in decline. Although pomp loses something in the translation to the small screen - on my vintage set, anyway. The translation of such a miserable message into the medium of film has only been accomplished three times. This program will enhance interactions between scientists and clinicians in order to accelerate the translation of research findings into medical applications. The lack of capacity for research will stop the translation of discoveries in basic science into clinical practice. The novel aspect of the research is the translation of an algorithm - the basic method underlying a computer program - into the process of crystal growth. We need to promote our accomplishments, identify gaps in our translation of research to educational practice and develop strategies for change where necessary. Some differences between the paintings and the sculptures are necessary consequences of the translation from one medium to another. It's up to them, but there are several other classic modules that would lend themselves to translation to a computer version. One area of scientific responsibility that psychologists need to take more seriously is the translation of their research results. This kind of thinking also brings out the way in which the balance of a novel can be shifted by the very nature of translation between mediums governed by differing generic conventions. Synonyms change, conversion, transformation, alteration, adaptation, turning, metamorphosis, transmutation, transfiguration, rendering 1.3Biology The process by which a sequence of nucleotide triplets in a messenger RNA molecule gives rise to a specific sequence of amino acids during synthesis of a polypeptide or protein. Example sentencesExamples The nucleotide sequence and the polypeptide translation of the insert is shown in Fig.1. A gene, by the way, is a portion of DNA responsible for encoding messenger RNA for translation into protein. Protein synthesis inhibitors can rapidly block translation elongation and cause release of truncated polypeptide chains. The mRNA containing the amber codon then leaves the nucleus and travels to the ribosome where it serves as a template for translation of a specific protein. All these proteins are synthesized by translation of preformed maternal mRNA. 2formal, technical The process of moving something from one place to another. the translation of the relics of St. Thomas of Canterbury Example sentencesExamples Bishops might preach at church consecrations or at the translation of relics, or go on occasional preaching tours, particularly to promote crusading fervour. Synonyms relocation, transfer, transferral, move, moving, movement, removal, shift, conveyance, conveying, transport, transportation 2.1Mathematics Movement of a body from one point of space to another such that every point of the body moves in the same direction and over the same distance, without any rotation, reflection, or change in size. Example sentencesExamples There seems to be a movement to direct translation. The common motions are rotation and translation across the discontinuities. Cartesian coordinate fluctuations for all heavy atoms were calculated after subtraction of overall translation and rotation. A maneuvering body undergoes translation or rotation as opposed to a stable body in which the sum of all forces and all turning moments are zero. These alternative S4 movements, translation and rotation, are not mutually exclusive. Origin Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin translatio(n-), from translat- ‘carried across’ (see translate).
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