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translation /trænˈsleɪʃən/
noun
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A written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
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interlingual rendition
, rendering
, version
, translation
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a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
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The act of changing in form, shape or appearance
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transformation
, translation
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the act of changing in form, shape or appearance
A photograph is a translation of a scene onto a two-dimensional surface
a photograph is a translation of a scene onto a two-dimensional surface
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A uniform movement without rotation
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translation
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a uniform movement without rotation
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The act of uniform movement
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translation
, displacement
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the act of uniform movement
The boat's displacement caused ripples in the water.
The boat's displacement caused ripples in the water.
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Rewording something in less technical terminology
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translation
)
rewording something in less technical terminology
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(genetics) the process whereby genetic information coded in messenger RNA directs the formation of a specific protein at a ribosome in the cytoplasm
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translation
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(genetics) the process whereby genetic information coded in messenger RNA directs the formation of a specific protein at a ribosome in the cytoplasm
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(mathematics) a transformation in which the origin of the coordinate system is moved to another position but the direction of each axis remains the same
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translation
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(mathematics) a transformation in which the origin of the coordinate system is moved to another position but the direction of each axis remains the same
In geometry, a translation moves every point of an object a certain distance in a certain direction.
In geometry, a translation moves every point of an object a certain distance in a certain direction.
Border terrier
Border terrier /ˈbɔːrdər ˈtɛriər/
noun
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Small rough-coated terrier of British origin
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Border terrier
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small rough-coated terrier of British origin
The Border terrier eagerly chased after the ball in the park.
The Border terrier eagerly chased after the ball in the park.
infielder
infielder /ˈɪnˌfiːldɝ/
noun
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()
(baseball) a person who plays a position in the infield
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infielder
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(baseball) a person who plays a position in the infield
The infielder skillfully caught the ball, preventing the opposing team from scoring.
The infielder skillfully caught the ball, preventing the opposing team from scoring.
exposition
exposition /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃən/
noun
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A systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
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expounding
, exposition
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a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
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(music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur
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exposition
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(music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur
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An account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse
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exposition
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an account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse
We would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background
we would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background
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(art) a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
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expo
, exposition
, exhibition
)
(art) a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
The science exhibition at the museum is attracting a lot of visitors interested in learning about new technologies
The science exhibition at the museum is attracting a lot of visitors interested in learning about new technologies
