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Definitions for mistranslation
mis·trans·la·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
mistranslationnoun
an incorrect translation
Wiktionary
mistranslationnoun
An incorrect translation.
mistranslationnoun
The incorporation of the incorrect amino acid into a peptide sequence.
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mistranslation
Mistranslation refers to an incorrect or inaccurate interpretation or translation of a word, phrase, or text from one language to another. It often results in a change or distortion in the intended meaning, causing misunderstandings or misinterpretations. Mistranslations can occur due to a lack of linguistic understanding, cultural differences, ambiguity in the original text, or errors in the translation process.
Webster Dictionary
Mistranslationnoun
wrong translation
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of mistranslation in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of mistranslation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of mistranslation in a Sentence
The Christian case again abortion is not based upon any single verse in the Bible, much less upon an alleged mistranslation of a verse.
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