Translation

Noun

1. The act of translating, in its various senses: The conversion of text from one language to another.

   "This old text needs translation into modern English before it is published."

2. The conversion of text from one language to another.

   "This old text needs translation into modern English before it is published."

3. The discipline or study of translating written language (as opposed to interpretation, which concerns itself with spoken language).
4. The conversion of something from one form or medium to another.
5. A motion or compulsion to motion in a straight line without rotation or other deformation.