Question: translation and interpretation? 

Answer: Translation consists of transferring from one language to another ideas expressed in writing\n\nInterpreting consists of transferring ideas expressed orally or by the use of gestures (as in the case of sign language).\n\n===============\nTranslation always means expressing the statement in a "different language".\n\nInterpretation may or may not be done in a different language... but at clarifies the matter.
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