Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
translator
noun
/trænˈsleɪtər/
Definition
A translator is a person or a device that converts text or spoken words from one language into another.
Examples
- The translator worked diligently to ensure the book’s message was clear in the new language.
- She hired a professional translator for her business documents to avoid any miscommunication.
- With advances in technology, machine translation has become a common tool but still requires a human touch for nuance.
Meaning
The role of a translator is to take words in one language and accurately express them in another language while retaining the original meaning.
Synonyms
- interpreter
- transcriber
- converter
