translate into

phrasal verb

translated into; translating into; translates into
: to lead to (something) as a result : result in
Competition often translates into lower costs to the consumer.
Artistic success doesn't always translate into financial success.

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In addition, Harvard—along with a number of other research universities—has lost billions of dollars in research funding, which translates into fewer research possibilities for international graduate students. Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 Three chapters of the story have been translated into NFTs. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 24 May 2025 For travelers with flexibility, this contraction has translated into cheaper fares and more options. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025 But even these can be translated into dollars, to some extent. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for translate into

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“Translate into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/translate%20into. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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