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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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Translation & localization > Localization (L10N)

proofreader

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

the person checking and revising the translated content

proofreading

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

The correction of errors in a translated text. A reading a proof copy of a text in order to detect and correct any errors.

localization vendor

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

A supplier who provides localization related services to a localization company. A vendor can be a translator, proofreader, project manager, desktop publisher, tester etc.

translation

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

When a part of communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

interpreting

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

The facilitating of oral or sign-language communication, either simultaneously or consecutively, between users of different languages. The process is described by both the words ...

screenshot

Translation & localization; Localization (L10N)

An image of the display on a computer screen to demonstrate the operation of a program.

globality

Translation & localization; Localization (L10N)

A hypothetical condition in which the process of globalization is complete or nearly so, barriers have fallen, and "a new global reality" is emerging.