a restatement of a text or passage giving the meaning in another form, as for clearness; rewording.

the act or process of restating or rewording.

to render the meaning of in a paraphrase

to paraphrase a technical paper for lay readers.

to make a paraphrase or paraphrases.

noun

quotation

verb

quote

noun

digest , explanation , rehash , rendering , rendition , rephrasing , restatement , rewording , summary , [[versionnotes:a paraphrase is a restatement or rewording of a text or passage for the purpose of clarification; a summary is a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; a summation is a summary or argument reviewing the principal points made and expressing conclusions]] , translation , version , amplification , recapitulation , synopsis

verb

express in other words , express in own words , recapitulate , rehash , render , rephrase , restate , reword , summarize , [[transcribenotes:a paraphrase is a restatement or rewording of a text or passage for the purpose of clarification; a summary is a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; a summation is a summary or argument reviewing the principal points made and expressing conclusions]] , translate , interpret , restatement , revise , synopsis