A translation is a piece of writing or speech that has been translated from a different language.
...MacNiece's excellent English translation of 'Faust'. [+ of]
I've only read Solzhenitsyn in translation.
Synonyms: interpretation, version, rendering, gloss More Synonyms of translation
2.
See lose sth/be lost in (the) translation
More Synonyms of translation
translation in British English
(trænsˈleɪʃən, trænz-)
noun
1.
something that is or has been translated, esp a written text
2.
the act of translating or the state of being translated
3. mathematics
a transformation in which the origin of a coordinate system is moved to another position so that each axis retains the same direction or, equivalently, a figure or curve is moved so that it retains the same orientation to the axes
Derived forms
translational (transˈlational)
adjective
translation in American English
(trænsˈleɪʃən; trænzˈleɪʃən)
noun
1.
a translating or being translated
2.
the result of a translating; esp., writing or speech translated into another language
3. Mechanics
motion in which every point of the moving object has simultaneously the same velocity and direction of motion
SYNONYMY NOTE: translation implies the rendering from one language into another of something written or spoken[a German translation of Shakespeare]; version is applied to a particular translation of a given work, specif. of the Bible [the King James Version]; paraphrase, in this connection, is applied to a free translation of a passage or work from anotherlanguage; transliteration implies the writing of words with characters of another alphabet that represent thesame sound or sounds [in this dictionary Greek words are transliterated with letters of the English alphabet]
Derived forms
translational (transˈlational)
adjective
Word origin
ME translacioun < MFr translation < L translatio
translation in Finance
(trænzleɪʃən)
noun
(Finance: Foreign exchange)
Translation is the act of converting one currency into another.
Revenues and earnings remain under pressure from the negative impact of translation of international currencies into a stronger US dollar.
Profits denominated in a foreign currency carry a translation risk.
Translation is the act of converting one currency into another.
gain on translation
translation in Accounting
(trænzleɪʃən)
noun
(Accounting: Basic)
Translation is the act of converting one currency into another.
Revenues and earnings remain under pressure from the negative impact of translation of international currencies into a stronger US dollar.
Translation is the process whereby financial data denominated in one currency are expressed interms of another currency.
Translation is the act of converting one currency into another.
Word builder-ationThe suffix -ation often appears in nouns that relate to the action of the verb they are formed from.
Examples of 'translation' in a sentence
translation
They can then talk back to the phone - and you will hear the English translation.
The Sun (2017)
The company already provides a text translation system via its website.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It reads as if it is a literal translation from a foreign language.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It also allows language learners to copy blocks of text for translation into the app with instant results.
The Sun (2013)
To say that there are distinct conceptual schemes is to say that there are languages without translation between them.
Hindess, Barry Choice, Rationality, and Social Theory (1988)
This was one of our biggest software companies, specialising in language translation and content management.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
International visitors will also have access to language translation units that can be carried around like an iPod.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Transfer talk has a unique language, so here is a translation of stock phrases said during the window.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Will Bible translation work be interrupted?
Christianity Today (2000)
The translation system, which usually works perfectly, collapsed early on.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Introduced in 1973, the new translation drew mixed verdicts.
The Times Literary Supplement (2012)
Many use American translations of the Bible.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
There are also handy translations for phrases such as'Can I have a beer please?
The Sun (2006)
Quotations
Some hold translation not unlike to be The wrong side of a Turkish tapestryJulia Ward HoweFamiliar Letters
In other languages
translation
British English: translation /trænsˈleɪʃən; trænz-/ NOUN
A translation is a piece of writing or speech that has been translated from a different language.
...an excellent translation of the poem.
American English: translation
Arabic: تَرْجَمَة
Brazilian Portuguese: tradução
Chinese: 译文
Croatian: prijevod
Czech: překlad
Danish: oversættelse
Dutch: vertaling
European Spanish: traducción
Finnish: käännös kielellinen
French: traduction
German: Übersetzung
Greek: μετάφραση
Italian: traduzione
Japanese: 翻訳
Korean: 번역
Norwegian: oversettelse
Polish: tłumaczenie
European Portuguese: tradução
Romanian: traducere
Russian: перевод
Latin American Spanish: traducción
Swedish: översättning
Thai: การแปล
Turkish: tercüme
Ukrainian: переклад
Vietnamese: bản dịch
All related terms of 'translation'
loan translation
the adoption by one language of a phrase or compound word whose components are literal translations of the components of a corresponding phrase or compound in a foreign language
translation agency
an organization that provide people to translate speech or writing into a different language
machine translation
the production of text in one natural language from that in another by means of computer procedures
gain on translation
A gain on translation is the amount of money that is made by a company by converting another currency used in a transaction into the functional currency of the company.
loss on translation
A loss on translation is the amount of money that is lost by a company by converting another currency used in a transaction into the functional currency of the company.
simultaneous translation
a form of translation in which the interpreter translates into the target language as quickly as possible while the speaker is still speaking in the source language
machine-assisted translation
translation done by a human translator who uses computer software to assist with the translation
lose sth/be lost in (the) translation
If you say that a quality of something has been lost in translation , you mean that it is not very good as a result of being translated into another language or told in a different way.
Chinese translation of 'translation'
translation
(trænzˈleɪʃən)
n
(c) (= text) 译(譯)文 (yìwén) (篇, piān)
(u) (= act of translating) 翻译(譯) (fānyì)
to read sth in translation读(讀)某物的译(譯)文 (dú mǒuwù de yìwén)
1 (noun)
Definition
a piece of writing or speech that has been translated into another language
his excellent English translation of `Faust'
Synonyms
interpretation
her full-bodied interpretation of the role of Micaela
version
The English version is far inferior to the original French text.
rendering
a rendering of Verdi's Requiem
gloss
A gloss in the margin explains this unfamiliar word.
rendition
a rendition of the works of Conrad
decoding
transcription
paraphrase
transliteration
2 (noun)
Definition
the expression of something in a different way or form
the translation of these goals into classroom activities
Synonyms
conversion
the conversion of disused rail lines into cycle routes
change
They are going to have to make some drastic changes.
rendering
transformation
the transformation of an attic room into a study
alteration
Her jacket and skirt were still awaiting alteration.
metamorphosis
his metamorphosis from a republican to a democrat
transfiguration
transmutation
3 (noun)
Definition
the act of translating something
Synonyms
rephrasing
explanation
his lucid explanation of the mysteries of cricket
paraphrase
The following is a paraphrase of his remarks.
simplification
elucidation
a work devoted to the elucidation of James Joyce's greatest novel
rewording
4 (noun)
Definition
the act of translating something
Synonyms
transference
move
He announced his move to Montparnasse in 1909.
removal
Home removals are best done in cool weather.
conveyance
the conveyance of bicycles on local trains
transposition
Quotation
Some hold translation not unlike to be The wrong side of a Turkish tapestry [Julia Ward Howe – Familiar Letters]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of alteration
Definition
a change or modification
Her jacket and skirt were still awaiting alteration.
Synonyms
adjustment,
change,
amendment,
variation,
conversion,
transformation,
adaptation,
difference,
revision,
modification,
remodelling,
reformation,
diversification,
makeover,
metamorphosis,
variance,
reshaping,
transmutation
in the sense of change
Definition
the fact of becoming different
They are going to have to make some drastic changes.
Synonyms
alteration,
innovation,
transformation,
modification,
mutation,
metamorphosis,
permutation,
transmutation,
difference,
revolution,
transition,
vicissitude
in the sense of conveyance
Definition
the act of conveying
the conveyance of bicycles on local trains
Synonyms
transportation,
movement,
transfer,
transport,
transmission,
carriage,
transference
Synonyms of 'translation'
translation
Explore 'translation' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of elucidation
a work devoted to the elucidation of James Joyce's greatest novel
Synonyms
clarification,
comment,
explanation,
interpretation,
illustration,
commentary,
gloss,
exposition,
illumination,
annotation,
explication
in the sense of explanation
Definition
a detailed account or description
his lucid explanation of the mysteries of cricket
Synonyms
description,
report,
definition,
demonstration,
teaching,
resolution,
interpretation,
illustration,
clarification,
exposition,
simplification,
explication,
elucidation
in the sense of gloss
Definition
an explanatory comment added to the text of a book
A gloss in the margin explains this unfamiliar word.
Synonyms
interpretation,
comment,
note,
explanation,
commentary,
translation,
footnote,
elucidation,
scholium
in the sense of metamorphosis
Definition
a complete change of character or appearance
his metamorphosis from a republican to a democrat
Synonyms
transformation,
conversion,
alteration,
change,
mutation,
rebirth,
changeover,
transfiguration,
transmutation,
transubstantiation,
transmogrification (humorous)
in the sense of move
Definition
the act of moving one's home or place of business
He announced his move to Montparnasse in 1909.
Synonyms
transfer,
posting,
shift,
removal,
migration,
relocation,
flit (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect),
flitting (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect),
change of address
in the sense of paraphrase
Definition
an expression of a statement or text in other words
The following is a paraphrase of his remarks.
Synonyms
rewording,
version,
interpretation,
rendering,
translation,
rendition,
rehash,
restatement,
rephrasing
in the sense of removal
Definition
the process of moving one's possessions from a previous address to a new one
Home removals are best done in cool weather.
Synonyms
move,
transfer,
departure,
relocation,
flitting (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect)
in the sense of rendering
a rendering of Verdi's Requiem
Synonyms
recitation,
performance,
interpretation,
recital,
rendition,
depiction
in the sense of rendition
Definition
a translation
a rendition of the works of Conrad
Synonyms
translation,
reading,
version,
construction (formal),
explanation,
interpretation,
transcription
in the sense of transformation
Definition
the act of transforming or the state of being transformed