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Translation & localization
1) The converting of one language into another for the purpose of facilitating understanding and 2)The process of adapting a language for a specific country or region, or translation of a product into another language so it is marketable in a specific country or region
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localization
Language; Translation
A term in commercial translation referring to making a product linguistically and culturally appropriate to the target country and language.
machine translation (MT)
Language; Translation
Automatic translation by a computer using algorithms based on computational linguistics.
markedness
Language; Translation
An aspect of language use where some linguistic features may be considered less ‘basic’ or less ‘preferred’ than others. These marked features are used in a contextually motivated ...
minimax
Language; Translation
In the process of translation, decisions that yield maximal effect for minimal effort.
modality
Language; Translation
Expressing distinctions such as that between ‘possibility’ and ‘actuality’, and, in the process, indicating an attitude towards the state or event involved. See interpersonal ...
mode of discourse
Language; Translation
An aspect of register which builds on the basic distinction spoken vs written.
modulation
Language; Translation
A translation procedure, where the target text presents the information from a different point of view (e.g. negation of opposites as in it is difficult instead of it isn’t ...
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