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-	{{Template}}A '''paraphrase''' (from the Greek ''paraphrasis'') is a statement or remark explained in other words or another way, so as to simplify or clarify its meaning. It can be used as a replacement for a direct [[quotation]] when the original text is unavailable or under [[copyright]] restriction. A paraphrase can substitute a [[euphemism]] for a direct statement, in order to avoid offense. As with a [[quotation]], a paraphrase is introduced by a ''[[verbum dicendi]]'', or [[disclaimer]]. A paraphrase is sometimes marked with (ph).	+	{{Template}}A '''paraphrase''' (from the Greek ''paraphrasis'') is a statement or remark explained in other words or another way, so as to simplify or clarify its meaning. It can be used as a replacement for a direct [[quotation]] when the original text is unavailable or under [[copyright]] restriction. A paraphrase can substitute a [[euphemism]] for a direct statement, in order to avoid [[offense]]. As with a [[quotation]], a paraphrase is introduced by a ''[[verbum dicendi]]'', or [[disclaimer]]. A paraphrase is sometimes marked with (ph).
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A paraphrase (from the Greek paraphrasis) is a statement or remark explained in other words or another way, so as to simplify or clarify its meaning. It can be used as a replacement for a direct quotation when the original text is unavailable or under copyright restriction. A paraphrase can substitute a euphemism for a direct statement, in order to avoid offense. As with a quotation, a paraphrase is introduced by a verbum dicendi, or disclaimer. A paraphrase is sometimes marked with (ph).