Translation Glossary of Terms
Translation Glossary of Terms
Adaptation
Process of converting information into an appropriate format for the target language and culture.
Alignment
An alignment involves matching segments of an original text with their corresponding translations to create a translation memory. The alignment process is made easier with the use of certain CAT technologies, but still often requires the manual effort of the project manager. An alignment saves the translated text into a translation memory, allowing the client to use previous translations in future texts, saving money and ensuring consistency.
Ambiguity