Word
translocation
Phoneticstranslo·ca·tion
UK/tɹænsləʊkˈeɪʃən/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. the act of moving something from one place to another, especially in a scientific or medical context. It often refers to moving a person or an animal to a new location for safety or study.
n. the act of moving something from one place to another; specifically, the relocation of an organism to a new habitat or the transfer of a chromosome segment to a non-homologous chromosome.
Examples
“The translocation of the endangered species to a new reserve was a success.”
“After the fire destroyed their habitat, the wildlife team began the translocation of the remaining deer to a safer area.”
“The genetic translocation observed in the patient's karyotype provided the first concrete evidence that the two distinct syndromes were actually caused by the same underlying mutation.”
Examples
simple
“The translocation of the endangered species to a new reserve was a success.”
contextual
“After the fire destroyed their habitat, the wildlife team began the translocation of the remaining deer to a safer area.”
complex
“The genetic translocation observed in the patient's karyotype provided the first concrete evidence that the two distinct syndromes were actually caused by the same underlying mutation.”
Real-World Examples
“This may be the result of reciprocal translocations of oysters around the Dutch Delta for decades.” “In Russia, a number of translocations resulted in the recolonisation of tiger habitat.” Etymology
From trans- + location.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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