1. the process of changing words or text from one language into another language
2. a text or work that has been changed from one language into another language
3. the movement of something from one place to another
Usage: formal; technical

Examples

• The translation of the novel took two years to complete.
• She works as a professional translator doing English to Spanish translation.
• This translation captures the spirit of the original poem beautifully.
• The book is available in the original French and in English translation.
• Machine translation has improved dramatically with new technology.
• The translation of the company’s headquarters to New York was announced yesterday.