Definition
'Transliteration' is converting text from one writing system to another, representing letters from one alphabet with corresponding letters from another. It focuses on phonetic similarity rather than meaning. Think of it as a letter-by-letter substitution. For example, converting Russian Cyrillic to the Latin alphabet. It facilitates pronunciation and readability for those unfamiliar with the original script. It differs from translation, which focuses on conveying meaning. 'Transliteration' helps bridge the gap between languages with different scripts.