Translation memory: what is a segment?

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 17/07/2019
  • Business translation, cost saving, translation memory
A translation memory (TM) is a combination of pieces of software that breaks down a source text into units known as 'segments', and builds databases of equivalent segments in different languages.
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4 levels of Preferences in corporate translations

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 11/07/2019
  • Business translation, corporate translation, glossaries, internal review, localization, Translation
Translation is not an exact science. You cannot simply say that "A" in one language can ONLY be translated as "B" in another language. More than 30 years in the translation industry have shown us that there is ALWAYS another possible translation for any particular word or expression, depending on a number of factors. So how can we ensure quality in translation? Understand the 4 types of preferences and manage a GLOSSARY.
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