Archive for Translation and Interpretation
A-Language
An interpreter or translator’s best or native language, and the one easiest to translate or interpret into.
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B-Language
An interpreter or translator’s non-native or second language, or one easier to translate or interpret ‘from’ than ‘into.’
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CAT (Computer-Aided Translation)
Computer-aided translation. Not to be confused with Machine Translation (MT). See also “CAT Tool.”
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CAT Tool (Computer-Aided Translation Tool)
A program that allows a translator to work through a source text in an organized and systematic way, similar to a word processor but with many extra features specific to translation. Examples: SDL Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast, Swordfish, Metatexis, OmegaT. See also “MT (Machine Translation),” “TM (Translation Memory).”
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Consecutive interpretation
A style of interpretation where the interpreter speaks into the target language one sentence or phrase at a time, i.e., the speaker stops speaking between phrases to let the interpreter catch up. Usually done when technology for simultaneous interpretation is not available, or if the interpreter or speaker prefers this…
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Crowdsourcing
Creating a translation over the Internet using many translators.
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Editing
The process of polishing a finished translation with the help of another qualified person who often works closely with the translator. An American term for what is generally called “Review” or “Revision” in Europe.
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Freelancer
A translator or interpreter who works by the hour (interpreting, editing/revising) or by the word (translating) instead of full-time or salaried. See also “In-house.”
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Glossary
A list of terms (and translations in at least one more language) that are preferred by a specific translator, LSP (language service provider), or PM (project manager), or within a specialized field (medical, engineering, legal, financial, etc.). See also TM (translation memory).
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In-house
An employee at an LSP (language service provider) who works full-time or salaried, as opposed to hourly or by the word. Can also refer to a position within the company (translator, editor, PM, IT manager, etc.) and contrasted with “freelancer.”
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