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- [trans-ley-ter, tranz-, trans-ley-ter, tranz-]
- /trænsˈleɪ tər, trænz-, ˈtræns leɪ tər, ˈtrænz-/
- /trænsˈleɪ.tər/
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- [trans-ley-ter, tranz-, trans-ley-ter, tranz-]
- /trænsˈleɪ tər, trænz-, ˈtræns leɪ tər, ˈtrænz-/
Definitions of translator word
- noun translator Also, translater. a person who translates. 1
- noun translator Television. a relay station that receives programming on one frequency and rebroadcasts it at another frequency for improved local reception. 1
- noun translator sb who interprets written language 1
- noun translator software that translates languages 1
- noun translator repeating instrument 1
- countable noun translator A translator is a person whose job is translating writing or speech from one language to another. 0
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Origin of translator
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English translatour (< Middle French) < Late Latin translātor (Latin: one who transfers a thing); see translate, -tor
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Parts of speech for Translator
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translator popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
translator usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for translator
noun translator
- annotator — One who annotates.
- cryptographer — the science or study of the techniques of secret writing, especially code and cipher systems, methods, and the like. Compare cryptanalysis (def 2).
- decipherer — A person who deciphers.
- decoder — A decoder is a device used to decode messages or signals sent in code, for example the television signals from a satellite.
- exegete — An expounder or textual interpreter, especially of scripture.
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