Editing
Fine-tuning your text output to make your message sound authentic
Experienced, culturally aware translators with subject-matter expertise are frequently asked to edit third-party translations. Editing is a crucial workflow step to ensure translation quality. Editors check translations for technical and linguistic accuracy and build and maintain an authentic tone and style.
Why editing is crucial …
- Not every translator out there has sufficient experience or subject-matter expertise to fully grasp your text.
- Documents with technical jargon, puns, or cultural allusions are often misunderstood by translators who haven’t been deeply immersed in the source language and culture for extended periods.
- Translations are frequently produced under time pressure due to tight turnaround times. A second pair of eyes can work wonders—catching errors, improving style (a translation should never sound translated), and ensuring consistency.
… and pays for itself
With their wealth of experience, expertise—and just a hint of perfectionism—editors enhance the quality of your translated content.
They:
- double-check your source text where necessary,
- provide valuable guidance (terminology management, QA workflow, translation vendor management), and
- elevate your business by applying industry-specific jargon to ensure you reach your target audience.
Skilled editors know how to build and maintain an authentic tone and style. Merely conveying the precise meaning of your source text isn’t enough. The way we address your audience must feel natural—as if the text had originally been written in their native language. That is an art in itself, and it takes an experienced, highly trained editor to master it.
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