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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 > Internationalization (I18N)

bid

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

The translation of a bid is a complex process and must be managed as a multipart translation. Bids are typically made up of a technical bid (which requires a technical ...

computer-aided translation

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

Computer-aided translation (CAT) is a form of translation wherein a human translator translates texts using computer software designed to support and facilitate the translation ...

translation memory

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

Translation memory (TM) programs store already translated source texts and their equivalent target texts in a database and retrieve related segments during the translation of new ...

machine translation

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

Machine translation (MT) investigates the use of computer software to translate text or speech from one natural language to another. MT performs simple substitution of words in ...

language combination

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

(1) The languages a translator translates from and into. (2) The source language and target languages of a translation or interpretation. (3) The languages interpreters work into ...

language competence

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

The ability to read, write, and speak a language at the level of a college-educated native speaker. Although language competence is a basic requirement of translation competence, ...

mobile simultaneous interpreting

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

Interpretation using a small wireless transmitter. The interpreter whispers into a microphone attached to the transmitter and the participants listen through headphones attached ...