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CAT part of translation workflow in which a variety of software applications are used to support the task of human translation   ### content anything representing meaningful information or knowledge   ### correction action taken to correct an error in target language content or translation process or a nonconformity to a requirement of this International Standard when conformity has been claimed   ### corrective action action taken to eliminate the cause of a nonconformity or errors in the translation process or target language content    ### document information and its supporting medium   ### domain subject field, sphere of knowledge or activity having its own specialized culture, social context, and linguistic characteristics   ### editing Secondary check of the translated content, emphasizing accurate grammar, orthography, style, and cultural competency   ### interpret render spoken or signed information from one language to another language in oral or signed form   ### language register variety of language used for a particular purpose or in a particular social or industrial domain   ### language service provider - LSP person or organization who provides language-related services   ### legacy workflow long-standing LinguaLinx workflow that most frequently includes translation, editing, and quality assurance, as defined by each client   ### locale set of characteristics, information, or conventions specific to the linguistic, cultural, technical, and geographical conventions of a target audience   ### machine translation - MT automated translation of text or speech from one natural language to another using a computer system   ### machine translation output outcome of machine translation   ### natural language written, signed, or spoken human language   ### post-edit edit and correct machine translation output - This definition means that the post-editor will edit output automatically generated by a machine translation engine. It does not refer to a situation where a translator sees and uses a suggestion from a machine translation engine within a CAT (computer-aided translation) tool.   ### process set of interrelated and interacting activities performed in order to achieve a stated objective   ### product output of process  - A translated version of a book purchased from a retail shop or on the web. - Intellectual property in the content of a translated book can be the subject of agreement between the author and the translator   ### project management coordinating, managing, and monitoring a project throughout its complete lifecycle   ### project manager - PM person who manages specified aspects of a translation project and is responsible for the process   ### proofread examine the revised target language content and applying corrections before printing   ### proofreader person who proofreads target language content   ### quality assurance a series of CAT-Tool and PM inspections of the target file against the source file to ensure proper formatting and numerical consistency   ### record document or report stating results achieved or providing evidence of activities performed   ### review monolingual examination of target language content for its suitability for the agreed purpose   ### reviewer person who reviews target language content    ### reviser person who revises target language content against source language content   ### revision bilingual examination of target language content against source language content for its suitability for the agreed purpose   ### source language language of the source language content    ### source language content language content to be translated    ### style guide set of editing and formatting instructions   ### target language language into which source language content is translated    ### target language content language content translated from source language content   ### text content in written form   ### text-type convention subset of specifications for the target language content related to the content type and domain    ### translate render source language content into target language content in written form   ### translation set of processes to render source language content into target language content in written form   ### translation service intangible product that is the result of interaction between client and TSP    ### translation service provider - TSP language service provider that provides professional translation services    ### translation workflow processes, or parts thereof, involved in achieving target language content   ### translator person who translates   ### verification confirmation by the project manager that specifications have been fulfilled   ### Subscribe via Email Subscribe to our blog to get insights sent directly to your inbox. ![LinguaLinx logo](https://www.lingualinx.com/hubfs/assets-2024/images/logos/logo-full-color.svg) [518.388.9000](tel:5183889000) [187 Wolf Road, suite 300-33 Albany, NY 12205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hone+Wolf+Road/@42.7223052,-73.8008117,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x89de0c894b36c0df:0x97dc919929f3d9d1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89de0dd02a362623:0xa2d56ed4f4829a82!8m2!3d42.7223052!4d-73.8008117!16s%2Fg%2F11rtqwmbsb?entry=ttu) - [Services](https://www.lingualinx.com/services) - [Languages](https://www.lingualinx.com/languages) - [ISO Information](https://www.lingualinx.com/iso-information) - [Blog](https://www.lingualinx.com/blog) - [Support](https://www.lingualinx.com/support-ticket) ![ISO 17100 Registered Firm](https://www.lingualinx.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets-2024/images/logos/badges/iso-17100-02.jpg?width=304&height=308&name=iso-17100-02.jpg) ![Certified ISO Company 9001:2015](https://www.lingualinx.com/hubfs/assets-2024/images/logos/badges/certified-iso-9001-2015_blue.svg) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/LinguaLinxInc) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lingualinx) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/lingualinx) - [Terms of Use & Credits](https://www.lingualinx.com/legal-acknowledgements) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.lingualinx.com/privacy-policy) ©2026 LinguaLinx, Inc. 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