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Pronunciation

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Verb

1. Template:Ti verb If you translate something from one language to another, you change the words and sentences into the other language.

   It's not enough to translate word for word.

   The book has sold over 20 million copies and been translated into over 60 languages.

2. Template:Ti verb If $x$ translates into $y$, $x$ causes or leads to $y$.

   For a golfer, if you're not calm, that can translate into a bad shot.

3. Template:Ti verb If something translates, it Template:R or can be used in a new way or situation.

   His experience as a police officer doesn't translate well to running a company.

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