Transliteration is defined as converting writing from one script into another while preserving pronunciation as closely as possible. In sanctions screening, transliteration is important because sanctioned parties may appear in multiple scripts (e.g., Cyrillic, Arabic, Mandarin) and the automated screening system must recognize these variations.

While option B focuses specifically on converting non-Latin scripts into Latin, sanctions screening requires a broader definition that applies to any script-to-script conversion relevant to matching names globally. Thus, the correct definition is the general conversion of text from one script into another.

Reference from Sanctions and Compliance Domains:

Definition of transliteration in sanctions screening and name-matching methodologies.

Need for script conversion to support accurate detection of sanctioned parties across language systems.