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Machine Translation refers to the automated process of converting text or speech from one language to another using computer algorithms. This skill involves understanding linguistic structures, semantics, and context to produce accurate tra...

Skills CategoryAnalysis
Skills SubcategoryNatural Language Processing (NLP)
Skills TypeSpecialized Skill
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