translate

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tran(t)s-ˈlāt How to pronounce translate (audio)
Definition of translatenext
as in to summarize
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words would you mind translating this German article for me?

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Recent Examples of translate The musical numbers and sketches didn’t translate well to the home screen. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 The key is helping prospective employers clearly see how those strengths translate to their current needs. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 And the tiny battery pack – modeled on the e-C3's 30-kWh lithium-iron-phosphate chemistry – would translate to a highway range of under 100 miles at standard US interstate speeds. — New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026 Now the question is, will that translate to a surge to potentially save the season? — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for translate
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  • For accountants, attorneys, consultants and other professionals, AI can accelerate research, summarize complex information and assist with writing and other forms of communication.
    — Kaitlin Newkirk, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
  • But a new wave of executives are letting AI do the reading for them, using it to summarize reports, draft emails, and, in some cases, speak on their behalf.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Translate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translate. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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