as in translating
an instance of expressing something in different words
I think the intent of the passage comes through better in the editor's restating
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as in summarizing
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
though I couldn't remember the exact words he used, I restated his message as accurately as I could
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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 -
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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China’s Office of the Tariff Commission of the State Council said that tariffs on U.S. goods will rise to 84% from 34% starting on April 10, according to a translation of the announcement.—
Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,Sawdah Bhaimiya,Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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On Wednesday, China pushed back by raising tariffs from 35% to 84% on U.S. goods entering China starting April 10, according to a translation of a Office of the Tariff Commission of the State Council.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Robyn included a collage of screenshots from the New York Times article summarizing the ordeal between Blake and Baldoni.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Lively also received online support from her sister, actress Robyn Lively, who shared a collage of screenshots summarizing the conflict between Blake and Baldoni.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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All Day All Night, 2023, uses the pastel arcs of 2012 to shape the perimeters of blank (raw) canvas: an ASL fossil, a Deaf sculpture, a set of instructions—and an imperative restatement of a pivotal work from the outset of Kim’s career.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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The company identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to incorrect revenue recognition in previous periods, which led to a restatement of financial statements.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Restating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restating. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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