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n. 1 conversion, paraphrase, interpretation, transcription, transliteration, rendering, rendition, metaphrase, gloss, decipherment, decoding It was Michael Ventris who was responsible for the translation of Linear B 2 metamorphosis, change, alteration, transmutation, transfiguration, transformation, transmogrification, transubstantiation, conversion The translation from the caterpillar to the butterfly is miraculous 3 interpretation, rewriting, rewrite, explanation, rewording, elucidation He is well known for his translation of abstract ideas into terms that an intelligent layman could cope with 4 transfer, transference, transferral, conveyance, carrying, moving, movement, transportation, transport, forwarding, shipping, shipment, sending, transmission, dispatch or despatch His translation to a minor consular post in the south Pacific was expected