translator
translator Lexical Profile
translator Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person who translates written text from one language into another, especially as a profession.
"The publisher hired an experienced translator to bring the French novel to English-speaking readers."
A computer program or electronic device that converts text, speech, or programming code from one language into another.
"She used an online translator to read the instructions on the imported package."
A low-power television or radio relay station that receives a broadcast signal on one frequency and retransmits it on another to extend coverage.
"The mountain town relies on a hilltop translator to receive television broadcasts from the nearest city."
Word Nuance & Usage
In professional usage, a 'translator' works with written text, whereas an 'interpreter' works with spoken or signed language in real time.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French 'translateor' or directly from Latin 'translator' ('one who carries across or transfers'), derived from the past participle stem of 'transferre'.