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Synonyms for translation

Grammar : Noun
Spell : trans-ley-shuh n, tranz-
Phonetic Transcription : trænsˈleɪ ʃən, trænz-

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Définition of translation

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "removal of a saint's body or relics to a new place," also "rendering of a text from one language to another," from Old French translation (12c.) or directly from Latin translationem, noun of action from past participle stem of transferre (see transfer).
  • noun rewording; interpretation
Example sentences :
  • The play is simply superb, in spite of the faults of the translation.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 15, July 9, 1870 » by Various
  • Adams answered, "he had never read any translation of the classicks."
  • Extract from : « Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2 » by Henry Fielding
  • Some examples from both are given in the notes to this translation.
  • Extract from : « Reflections » by Francois Duc De La Rochefoucauld
  • The text of that edition has been used for the present translation.
  • Extract from : « Reflections » by Francois Duc De La Rochefoucauld
  • The service was in Hebrew: but I had a book with a translation of it.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Still, as we say, there is good verse in Surrey's translation.
  • Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald
  • When he was seventy-two, he began his translation of Homer, which occupied him for six years.
  • Extract from : « Graded Poetry: Second Year » by Various
  • In the translation the play on words is indicated by the Latin names.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • The basis of the present translation is a MS. on vellum apparently of about the year 1200.
  • Extract from : « Y Gododin » by Aneurin
  • If Halleck had brains, he could not have an hour leisure for translation.
  • Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski
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