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Definitions for mistranslation
mis·trans·la·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. mistranslationnoun

    an incorrect translation

Wiktionary

  1. mistranslationnoun

    An incorrect translation.

  2. mistranslationnoun

    The incorporation of the incorrect amino acid into a peptide sequence.

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  1. 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

  1. Mistranslationnoun

    wrong translation

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of mistranslation in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of mistranslation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of mistranslation in a Sentence

  1. Al Mohler:

    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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