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The Importance of Human Translation and Localization
Computers might still beat us in chess, but the checkmate is ours when it comes to human translation and localization. Have you ever seen a poorly-translated sign, menu, or sightseeing pamphlet while traveling abroad? Perhaps you’ve seen them even without leaving the country: Assembly directions with strange phrases or word usage that stilt your reading Manuals that seems to be missing a well-placed “the” or “a” Documents with inappropriately-placed “quotation” marks. Your once-smooth reading pace… Read more »
Why Can Spanish Document Translation Be So Difficult?
Have you ever wondered why we ask: “What is your target market for the translation?” Anyone who works with translation knows that it usually involves subtlety and nuance. Every language has dialects and regional differences that can vary from an accent to entire additional verb tense.
Know Your Translation Memory: Fuzzy Match
A “Fuzzy Match” isn’t a fire hazard; it’s an indication of how well SDL TradosTM recognizes a text segment in a document. Translation Memory (TM) programs look for segments in memory… that have enough content in common with the current document segment for the translation memory to be of use for translation. The match is expressed as a percentage. A complete match is called, not surprisingly, a 100% Match.
Diving into Technical Language Illustrations
Introduction to Technical Language Illustrations Your company is looking to expand into a new global marketplace, and you’ll be responsible for developing and executing a plan to get the support material into the target language. If your plan goes well, the translated technical documentation will go a long way in keeping your new customers happy with your product and relieving strain on your new sales and service force. If your plan doesn’t go so well,… Read more »