Translation

Translation

The process of converting words and sentences from one language into another with the proper grammar and subject matter relevance.

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segment

Translation & localization; Translation

A part of the target document, which is stored in the translation with its corresponding translation. Usually delineated by punctuation.

terminology

Translation & localization; Translation

The preferred technical terms or words used by a particular company.

project manager

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

(1) In a translation company, this is the person responsible for total translation project management. (2) In international companies, this title is sometimes given to the person who supervises ...

localization

Translation & localization; Internationalization (I18N)

The process of adapting a product and/or content (including text and non-text elements) to meet the language, cultural, and political expectations and/or requirements of a specific local market ...

I call myself a stresslator: I am a freelance translator and proofreader, only it is almost impossible to find a job on-line these days, and the country I live in does not offer that opportunity. So, ...

transinterpreter

Language; Linguistics

A TRANSINTERPRETER will be a linguist who works as both, a translator and interpreter, at the same time. Before the 21st century, these tasks were mostly performed by different professionals: ...

hail from

Language; Translation

To come from, originate in somewhere (country, state or city), be born in, be a native of, have your roots in. U2 hails from Ireland. O U2 é da Irlanda. She hails from Texas. Ela veio do ...