Meaning of the word translator in English

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translator

US /trænsˈleɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /trænsˈleɪ.t̬ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a person who translates from one language into another, especially professionally

Example:
She works as a freelance translator for international organizations.
The document needs to be sent to a certified translator.
2.

a program or device that converts information from one form to another

Example:
The software includes a built-in language translator.
This online translator can handle multiple languages.
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