Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

back-translation

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.38 in modern English

Syllables
back---trans-la-tion
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
6
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The process of translating a previously translated document back into the original language.

Uncountable

noun

A text which has been translated in such a fashion.

Countable

noun

The translation of an amino acid sequence into genetic code.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From back- + translation.

Usage

Inflected Forms

back-translations (plural) backtranslation (alternative)

Phrases

back-translate back-transliteration

Frequently Paired Words

back-translate back-transliteration

Questions

What does back-translation mean?
The process of translating a previously translated document back into the original language.
Where does back-translation come from?
From back- + translation.

How to pronounce back-translation

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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “back-translation” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.