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paraphrasing

/ˈpærəfreɪzɪŋ/

/ˈpærəˌfreɪzɪŋ/

paraphrasingnoun

paraphrasings

Translations

перефразирование

Paraphrasing can help clarify complex ideas.

Перефразирование может помочь прояснить сложные идеи.

Definitions

The act or process of restating or rewording a text or passage in another form or other words, often to clarify meaning.

The teacher asked the students to do a paraphrasing of the original text to ensure they understood the content.

Synonyms

paraphrasingadjective

more paraphrasing

Comp.

most paraphrasing

Super.

/ˈpærəˌfreɪzɪŋ/

Used attributively: e.g. "a paraphrasing tool"

Definitions

Relating to or intended for paraphrasing; involving the restatement of a text in different words.

He relies on a paraphrasing algorithm to avoid repetition.

Synonyms

paraphraseverb

paraphrasing

Gerund

paraphrased

Past Simple

paraphrased

Past Participle

paraphrasing

Gerund

/ˈpærəfreɪz/

/ˈpærəˌfreɪz/

Translations

перефразировать

Can you paraphrase this paragraph for me?

Можешь перефразировать этот абзац для меня?

Definitions

To express the meaning of something written or spoken using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

She was asked to paraphrase the paragraph to ensure she understood the main points.

Synonyms

paraphrasenoun

Definitions

A restatement of a text or passage, giving the meaning in another form.

The teacher asked the students to write a paraphrase of the poem to ensure they understood its meaning.

A rewording of something written or spoken by someone else.

The article included a paraphrase of the politician's speech to make it more accessible to the general public.

The act or process of restating something in different words.

Paraphrase is an essential tool when explaining complex theories to beginners.