Definition of translation

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Translation (n.) That which is obtained by translating something a version; as, a translation of the Scriptures..

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Prick :: Prick (v.) A mathematical point; -- regularly used in old English translations of Euclid.
Paraphrase :: Paraphrase (n.) A restatement of a text, passage, or work, expressing the meaning of the original in another form, generally for the sake of its clearer and fuller exposition; a setting forth the signification of a text in other and ampler terms; a free translation or rendering; -- opposed to metaphrase..
Revise :: Revise (v. t.) To look at again for the detection of errors; to reexamine; to review; to look over with care for correction; as, to revise a writing; to revise a translation..
Sentential :: sentential (a.) Comprising sentences; as, a sentential translation..
Traduction :: Traduction (n.) Translation from one language to another.
Translate :: Translate (v. i.) To make a translation; to be engaged in translation.
Targum :: Targum (n.) A translation or paraphrase of some portion of the Old Testament Scriptures in the Chaldee or Aramaic language or dialect.
Metaphrase :: Metaphrase (n.) A verbal translation; a version or translation from one language into another, word for word; -- opposed to paraphrase..
Translation :: Translation (n.) The act of rendering into another language; interpretation; as, the translation of idioms is difficult..
Traduct :: Traduct (n.) That which is traducted; that which is transferred; a translation.
Translation :: Translation (n.) Motion in which all the points of the moving body have at any instant the same velocity and direction of motion; -- opposed to rotation.
Translation :: Translation (n.) Transfer of meaning by association; association of ideas.
Version :: Version (n.) A translation; that which is rendered from another language; as, the Common, or Authorized, Version of the Scriptures (see under Authorized); the Septuagint Version of the Old Testament..
Interlinear :: Interlinear (a.) Contained between lines; written or inserted between lines already written or printed; containing interlineations; as, an interlinear manuscript, translation, etc..
Douay Bible :: Douay Bible () A translation of the Scriptures into the English language for the use of English-speaking Roman Catholics; -- done from the Latin Vulgate by English scholars resident in France. The New Testament portion was published at Rheims, A. D. 1582, the Old Testament at Douai, A. D. 1609-10. Various revised editions have since been published..
Step- :: Step (v. i.) A change of position effected by a motion of translation.
Interpretation :: Interpretation (n.) The act of interpreting; explanation of what is obscure; translation; version; construction; as, the interpretation of a foreign language, of a dream, or of an enigma..
Liberal :: Liberal (a.) Not strict or rigorous; not confined or restricted to the literal sense; free; as, a liberal translation of a classic, or a liberal construction of law or of language..
Undulation :: Undulation (n.) A motion to and fro, up and down, or from side to side, in any fluid or elastic medium, propagated continuously among its particles, but with no translation of the particles themselves in the direction of the propagation of the wave; a wave motion; a vibration..
Evaporate :: Evaporate (v. t.) To escape or pass off without effect; to be dissipated; to be wasted, as, the spirit of writer often evaporates in the process of translation..
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