as in translation
an instance of expressing something in different words
a more polite rephrasing of your request might get better results
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as in translating
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
I don't understand what you're asking—could you rephrase your question?
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Noun
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Designed to evolve from simple task automation (proofreading, code translation) to agentic behavior, the system is trained to act like a seasoned Goldman employee — consulting the right data, using appropriate algorithms and reflecting the firm’s values and decision-making protocols.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025 -
Here, again, the English translation fails to capture the historical and cultural connotations of the Persian, Bahari explained.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
Verb
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While her role focused on gathering insights and translating requirements for technical teams, she was given opportunities to explore her interests in cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning, such as working on a new product launch initiative.—
Saurabh Jain,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Oncologists have had a head start on translating somatic-mutation science into practice, but doing the same in other specialties—including mine—may prove challenging.—
Jason Liebowitz,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Rephrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rephrasing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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