Fact · Languages and accents
Transliteration is the process of representing a word, phrase or text in a different script or writing system.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“Transliteration is the process of representing or intending to represent a word, phrase, or text in a different script or writing system.”
Transliteration, Wikipedia, n.d., Lead section.
Open the original- What it measures
- The lead section of the encyclopedia article, which contrasts transliteration with translation in its next paragraphs.
- What it does not show
- Encyclopedia definition, not a standard. The article can be edited, so check the current text before quoting it.