Transliteration (noun)

The representation of words in one language by the letters or characters of another language, especially for the purpose of phonetic accuracy.

Origin:

The word "transliteration" is derived from the latin word "transliterare" meaning to transfer letters, and it has been used since the 19th century.

Examples:

1. The transliteration of the Chinese characters into English letters.
2. The transliteration of the Arabic script into Roman script.
3. Transliteration is the process of adapting a word from one script to another.
4. Transliteration helps in understanding the pronunciation of words in other languages.
5. Transliteration is a useful tool for learning and studying foreign languages.