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A clear guide to the key terms used in professional translation, localization and multilingual project management.
Definitions
The original language of the document, website or content that needs to be translated.
The language into which the original content will be translated.
The combination of source and target languages for a project, such as English to Spanish or French to German.
A translation delivered with a signed certificate confirming that it is complete and accurate.
The adaptation of content for a specific market, taking into account language, culture, formatting, terminology and user expectations.
A creative translation process used for marketing, branding and advertising content, where tone, message and cultural impact are adapted rather than translated word for word.
A quality workflow that includes translation, editing and proofreading, often performed by different qualified linguists.
The final review of a translated or written text to correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting issues.
A deeper review focused on improving clarity, consistency, terminology, tone and overall readability.
A database of previously translated segments that helps maintain consistency and can reduce costs for recurring projects.
A list of approved terms used to ensure consistent terminology across documents, websites and multilingual content.
The formatting of translated content so the final document matches the layout and design of the original file.
A translation project with a shorter-than-standard deadline, which may require additional resources.
The number of words in the original document, usually used to calculate translation pricing.
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