In biology:
* Translation is the process of creating a protein from a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule. The result is a protein molecule, which carries out a specific function in the cell.
In language:
* Translation is the process of converting text from one language to another. The result is a text in the target language that conveys the same meaning as the original text.
In other fields:
* Translation can also refer to the process of moving or shifting something, for example, translating a point on a graph. The result depends on the specific context.
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