rephrasing 1 of 2

as in translation
an instance of expressing something in different words a more polite rephrasing of your request might get better results

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rephrasing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of rephrase
as in translating
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words I don't understand what you're asking—could you rephrase your question?

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Noun
  • And here, the researchers simply purified the translation machinery and supplied it to the SpudCells.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
  • This includes transcript and translation features, but as PCMAg’s evaluation notes, this is not free.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • This work of checking in on team members or translating ambiguity, especially during periods of uncertainty, has been dubbed the empathy or care tax.
    Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Labels like Staud, Le Monde Beryl, and Aeyde are experts at translating easy shoe shapes like flats and strappy mules into elevated works of art, fit for even the most formal of occasions.
    Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 29 June 2026
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“Rephrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rephrasing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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