paraphrasing

UK
/ˈpærəfreɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈpærəˌfreɪzɪŋ/

Translations

paraphrasingnoun
paraphrasings
pl
Paraphrasing can help clarify complex ideas.
Перефразирование может помочь прояснить сложные идеи.
paraphrasingadjective
more paraphrasing
Comp.
most paraphrasing
Super.
UK
/ˈpærəˌfreɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈpærəˌfreɪzɪŋ/
Used attributively: e.g. "a paraphrasing tool"
paraphraseverb

paraphrasing

Gerund

paraphrased
Past Simple
paraphrased
Past Participle
paraphrasing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpærəfreɪz/
US
/ˈpærəˌfreɪz/
Can you paraphrase this paragraph for me?
Можешь перефразировать этот абзац для меня?

Definitions

paraphrasingnoun
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.
paraphrasingadjective
Relating to or intended for paraphrasing; involving the restatement of a text in different words.
He relies on a paraphrasing algorithm to avoid repetition.
paraphraseverb
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.