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translates of
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "translates of" is not correct in written English.
It is likely a misuse of the word "translates" and should be rephrased for clarity. Example: "The document translates to English."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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The significance of T is that the concentration of each chemical is constrained to evolve in an defined subspace, which is a parallel translation of T. Stoichiometric compatibility classes are parallel translates of the stoichiometric subspace.
Science
The other half of the restaurant's name translates, of course, as "bull" — not an item on the menu, like the excellent mero, but a well-earned reference to Baja-style surf-and-turf.
News & Media
Essentially, A takes weighted averages over translates of the curve.
Thus translates of (Omega ) by non-zero elements in (Lambda ) are disjoint from (Omega ).
Namely, these extremal curves, called isoperimetrices, are translates of the rotated polar reciprocals as described above.
In particular, the possible λ-poles of ϕλ are located among the translates of the zeros of the Bernstein polynomial.
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estimate translates to tens of thousands of cases.
News & Media
"Everything I did was translated, of course, to Turkish," he said.
News & Media
He is one of the most extensively translated of American authors.
Encyclopedias
All of these steps are taking place for me every day — the reading, the translating of the reading into the imagination, and the translating of the imagination into an actual physical artifact.
News & Media
An interesting and surprising consequence of our results is the existence, for d≥2, of discrete sets Λ with G(χ[0,1]d,Λ) forming a Gabor orthonormal basis but with the associated "time -translates of time -translates]d having significant oferlaps.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "translates of". Instead, use "translations of" or rephrase the sentence for clarity.
Common error
The phrase "translates of" incorrectly uses "translates" as a noun. To correct this, use the noun form "translations" or rephrase the sentence to use "translates" as a verb. For example, instead of "translates of the book", use "translations of the book" or "the book translates to..."
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "translates of" functions incorrectly as a prepositional phrase. The word "translates" is typically a verb, not a noun, making this construction grammatically unsound. Ludwig AI indicates this phrase is not correct in written English.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "translates of" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided in formal writing. Ludwig AI flags it as incorrect. The proper way to refer to different versions or interpretations resulting from translation is to use "translations of". Always ensure that "translates" is used as a verb and "translations" as a noun to maintain grammatical accuracy. Alternatives like "renditions of" or "versions of" can also be used depending on the intended nuance.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
translations of
This alternative replaces "translates" with its noun form, "translations", indicating the results of translating.
interprets from
This alternative focuses on the act of interpreting meaning from a source.
renditions of
This alternative suggests a specific version or performance derived from an original work.
versions of
This alternative indicates different forms or adaptations of something.
adaptations of
This alternative highlights the process of modifying something to suit a new purpose or context.
explanations of
This alternative focuses on clarifying the meaning or understanding of something.
paraphrases of
This alternative refers to restatements of something in different words, often for clarity.
decipherments of
This alternative suggests the act of uncovering hidden meanings or codes.
representations of
This alternative indicates a symbolic or visual depiction of something.
equivalents of
This alternative suggests something that has a similar function or effect.
FAQs
What is the correct way to use "translates" in a sentence?
Use "translates" as a verb. For example, "The author translates his books himself."
What can I say instead of "translates of"?
Use the phrase "translations of".
Is "translates of" grammatically correct?
No, "translates of" is not grammatically correct. The correct phrasing is "translations of".
When should I use "translates" vs. "translations"?
"Translates" is a verb, used to describe the action of translating. "Translations" is a noun, referring to the result of translating.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
1.2/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested